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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with luscious strawberry buttercream and topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration or romantic occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (180ml) hot water
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (160g) strawberry jam or puree
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • Fresh strawberries, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in the strawberry jam or puree until smooth.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Level the cake layers if needed. Spread strawberry buttercream between layers and on top and sides of the cake.
  10. Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top of the cake and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • You can use freeze-dried strawberry powder for a more intense strawberry flavor in the buttercream.
  • The cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped in the fridge.
  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before assembling and frosting.

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