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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

A luscious cake where rich chocolate meets vibrant strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Carefully mix into batter
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, puréed
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting
  • 1 cup strawberry purée For frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is combined (it will be thin).
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. For the frosting, whip the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry purée, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, then place the second cake layer on top.
  3. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  4. Decorate with fresh strawberries as desired. Enjoy your Strawberry Chocolate Cake!

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and high-quality fresh strawberries. Store leftovers tightly covered for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.