Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with luscious strawberry cream, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate (170 g)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 6–8 fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate
- Chocolate curls or shavings
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch square cake pan by greasing and lining it.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until fluffy.
- Incorporate the vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, continuing to mix until fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water to create a tender cake texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream and pour it over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and cool.
- Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
- Spread the vanilla cream over the bottom layer and place the second layer on top.
- Pipe chocolate frosting swirls and alternating whipped cream rosettes on top.
- Arrange fresh strawberries, chocolate curls, and mint leaves over the frosting.
- Drizzle melted chocolate across the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
For a varied texture, feel free to experiment with additional toppings or decorations. Pair with ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry cake, cream cake, dessert, celebration cake