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Chocolate Strawberry Cake

This delightful Chocolate Strawberry Cake features rich chocolate layers, velvety cream filling, and fresh strawberries, making it a perfect centerpiece for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
For the Filling
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • Fresh strawberries, halved Fresh strawberries, halved (for topping)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Slowly add in the hot coffee, and mix well.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, let the layers cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Spread the cream filling over the first cake layer, then layer sliced strawberries on top.
  4. Place the second layer on top.
Ganache
  1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until steaming, then pour it over the dark chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  2. Pour the ganache generously over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Finishing Touches
  1. Decorate with fresh strawberry halves and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the fluffiest cake. Don’t rush the cooling process; letting each layer cool completely helps in achieving the perfect slice. Experiment with different berries for variations.