Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Strawberry Cake recipe combines rich chocolate layers with fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and delicious flavors.

The cake recipe is straightforward, allowing you to create a stunning dessert with basic baking techniques. The combination of chocolate and strawberries makes it a favorite for any occasion.

Indulgent Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe

This cake features moist chocolate layers filled with strawberry cream and topped with fresh strawberries. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 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
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate shavings or additional strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Strawberry Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides with the remaining strawberry cream.
Garnish: Decorate with chocolate shavings or additional strawberries if desired. Slice and serve.