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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

Experience the decadent blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries in this delightful strawberry chocolate cake, perfect for any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry chocolate cake, dessert, baking, celebration
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups strawberry frosting
  • Chocolate ganache for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
  • Carefully stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes if necessary.
  • Spread strawberry frosting on the top of one layer, add sliced strawberries, then place the second layer on top.
  • Cover the entire cake with remaining strawberry frosting and drizzle with chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g