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Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe

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This Chocolate Strawberry Cake is rich, moist, and layered with fresh strawberries and silky chocolate ganache. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or when you’re craving a decadent treat!

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for a milder taste)
For the Strawberry Filling:
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
For Garnish:

 

  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

Make the Chocolate Cake:

  1. Preheat & Prepare Pans:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Add Wet Ingredients:

    • Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
    • Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).

  4. Bake:

    • Divide batter between the two cake pans.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.

Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

  1. Cook the Filling:
    • In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
    • Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until berries soften.
    • Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
    • Let cool before using.

Make the Ganache:

  1. Melt the Chocolate:
    • Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until hot but not boiling.
    • Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Layer the Cake:

    • Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread strawberry filling evenly.
    • Add the second cake layer on top.

  2. Top with Ganache:

    • Pour chocolate ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

  3. Garnish & Serve:

    • Top with fresh sliced strawberries.
    • Chill for 15 minutes to set ganache.
    • Slice and enjoy!

 

Notes

  • Want a richer cake? Substitute melted butter for vegetable oil.
  • No buttermilk? Use 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar.
  • Make ahead: Cake layers can be baked and frozen for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/chocolate-strawberry-cake-recipe/