Strawberry Chocolate Cake: Indulgent Delight for Any Occasion
A rich and decadent strawberry chocolate cake perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with sliced strawberries and desired frosting.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ripe strawberries.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg