Strawberry Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
melted and cooled to room temperature
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 24 ounces strawberries
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Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
- 3
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
- 4
While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In the bowl of stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until the frosting is smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in the vanilla. Drizzle in the cooled melted chocolate and beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Set aside while you make the ganache.
- 5
To make the chocolate ganache, add the chocolate to a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it bubbles around the edges or you can heat it in the microwave. Pour cream over the chocolate chips. Let the mixture stand for 30 seconds, then stir until the chocolate melts and a smooth ganache comes together, about 1-2 minutes. Let the ganache cool for about 5 minutes. Stir again.
- 6
To assemble the cake, place one cake on a cake stand or serving platter. Spread frosting over the bottom layer of the cake. You want a thick layer of frosting. Next, slice 1 cup of strawberries lengthwise and place them on top of the frosting. Carefully place the second cake on top of the strawberries and gently press down to help set the cake.
- 7
Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides of the cake. Wait for the ganache to set, about 15 minutes. Remove the stems from 10 pretty strawberries and place them stem side down on the top of the cake. Gently pressing them into the ganache so they will stand up. Cut into slices and serve!
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate chocolate dessert experience? This Strawberry Chocolate Cake promises to transport chocolate lovers straight to dessert heaven with every bite. It's designed to be the best chocolate cake recipe you'll ever make, combining deep, rich chocolate with the bright sweetness of fresh strawberries.
What makes this recipe truly special is its commitment to intense chocolate flavor paired with fresh fruit. You'll find a generous amount of unsweetened cocoa, ensuring a profound chocolate base, while ingredients like whole milk and vegetable oil work together to create an incredibly moist crumb. The addition of fresh, juicy strawberries cuts through the richness, creating a harmonious balance that's simply irresistible.
Expect a deeply satisfying cake that delivers on its chocolate promise. Each forkful offers a velvety texture, rich with cocoa, complemented by the sweet, slightly tart burst of fresh strawberries. This cake is pure indulgence, a celebration of two classic flavors coming together beautifully. It’s a treat that feels both decadent and comforting, perfect for satisfying a serious sweet tooth.
For a twist, consider swapping out the fresh strawberries for raspberries or cherries when they're in season, bringing a different fruity dimension to your chocolate cake. If you prefer a less intense chocolate frosting, you could reduce the amount of melted chocolate chips in the buttercream, or even use a milk chocolate for a milder flavor profile.
This Strawberry Chocolate Cake is ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or simply when you want to impress with a show-stopping dessert. Serve it as the grand finale to any meal, perhaps with a light dusting of cocoa powder or a few extra strawberry slices for an elegant presentation.