Description
This decadent chocolate cake, filled with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream or frosting, is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The moist, rich chocolate cake combined with the sweetness of strawberries makes for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of sliced strawberries on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with whipped cream or frosting.
- Decorate with more sliced strawberries on top.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For an extra touch, use a rich chocolate ganache or buttercream frosting instead of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes