Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with fresh strawberries, topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and finished with fresh strawberry slices for a perfect balance of indulgence and freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water or hot coffee
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, chopped
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the hot water or coffee and stir until the batter is thin and well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Add cream and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the first cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberry slices and serve.
Notes
- Use hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor without adding a strong coffee taste.
- Ensure strawberries are dry to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- You can add a layer of strawberry jam between cake layers for extra flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
