Description
A delightful treat combining rich chocolate flavor with refreshing strawberries, perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup homemade strawberry jam
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberries, pureed (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, and mix for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully to create a thin batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and pureed strawberries.
- Assemble the cake with layers of cake, strawberry jam, and sliced strawberries.
- Frost the entire cake generously with the strawberry cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Fresh strawberries enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry cake, dessert, special occasion, baking