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Creamy Chocolate and Strawberry Cake

A delightful dessert with layers of rich chocolate and luscious strawberries, perfect for celebrating special moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting and Decoration
  • 2 cups pastry cream or vanilla buttercream Choose your preferred option.
  • 300 grams fresh sliced strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
  • 200 grams melted milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup cream For mixing with the chocolate.
  • to taste chocolate chips For decoration.
  • as needed strawberries to decorate Fresh strawberries sliced for garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar until creamy.
  3. Gently add the oil and milk to the egg mixture and blend well.
  4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; stir until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a round mold and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing it in half.
Assembly
  1. Slather a generous layer of buttercream on the first half of the cake.
  2. Top with fresh strawberries.
  3. Mix melted chocolate with cream to create a silky coating.
  4. Cover the entire cake with the chocolate mixture.
  5. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries and sprinkle chocolate chips.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Fresh strawberries are recommended for their sweet and juicy taste. Consider adding caramel sauce or vanilla extract for extra flavor.