Description
A delicious chocolate cake filled with fresh strawberry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened 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
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the strawberry filling. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with additional fresh strawberries if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Substitute the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different fruit filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg