Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling. Moist chocolate cake layers sandwich a sweet and tangy strawberry filling, all topped with a creamy chocolate frosting. This homemade dessert is perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water
For the strawberry filling:
2 cups fresh strawberries, diced; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- Make the strawberry filling: Cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thickened. Let cool.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, cocoa, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Place a cake layer, spread strawberry filling, top with second layer, frost top and sides. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries, thawed and drained.
- For a richer cake, brush layers with strawberry syrup or liqueur.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
