Description
A decadent and delightful cake combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for a heavenly dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cooled, layer them with whipped cream and sliced strawberries in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with more strawberries.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best taste.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Chocolate Dream Cake, chocolate cake, strawberry dessert, indulgent cake