Description
Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and fresh strawberries. This moist, layered cake features a luscious strawberry filling and is topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a summer gathering, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this Chocolate Strawberry Cake promises to be the centerpiece of your dessert table.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- Slice fresh strawberries and mix them with sugar to draw out juices. Layer one cake with half the strawberries, add whipped cream if desired, then place the second layer on top. Decorate with remaining whipped cream and whole strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg