Description
Indulgent chocolate strawberry cake merges rich cocoa layers with luscious strawberry cream, creating a dessert that whispers sweet romance. Delicate flavor balance and elegant presentation promise pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Cake Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot coffee (or hot water for a milder taste)
Strawberry and Chocolate Topping:
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (75 grams) fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully coat two 9-inch circular baking vessels with a light layer of grease and line with parchment paper, ensuring smooth surface coverage.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly combining flour, cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, leavening agents, and sodium chloride in a spacious mixing receptacle. Whisk until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Transform the dry mixture into a cohesive batter by introducing liquid components: beaten eggs, cultured dairy liquid, vegetable-derived fat, and aromatic extract. Blend until ingredients integrate seamlessly, maintaining a silky texture.
- Incorporate the hot coffee essence, which will thin the mixture and enhance the chocolate’s deep, robust flavor profile. Gently stir to ensure complete integration.
- Distribute the liquid chocolate composition evenly between the prepared baking containers, guaranteeing balanced volume and consistent depth.
- Position the filled pans into the preheated thermal environment. Allow the confection to transform for 30-35 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a slender testing implement into the center – it should emerge without raw batter residue.
- After removing from the oven, permit the chocolate layers to rest and stabilize for approximately 10 minutes. Carefully extract the delicate cakes from their metal constraints and transfer to a cooling surface, allowing complete temperature reduction before further preparation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent batter that bakes evenly.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the filling and decoration to add natural sweetness and vibrant color to the chocolate cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum to maintain the cake’s structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg