Description
A decadent chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries and rich frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread frosting over one cake layer, top with sliced strawberries, then place second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with additional strawberries.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.