Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate ganache
- Fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat everything together until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip together the heavy cream, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until you have a smooth frosting.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top and pour the dark chocolate ganache over the cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Chilling the cake enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry cake, dessert, celebration cake, baking