Description
A delicious chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together then mix wet ingredients separately and combine gently.
- Divide batter into pans and bake until centers are set then cool completely.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar then blend in strawberry puree and vanilla.
- Cook strawberries gently for filling then cool fully.
- Layer cake with frosting and strawberry filling then frost outside.
- Prepare chocolate ganache and pour over chilled cake allowing it to drip naturally.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are ripe for the best flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg