Description
A delightful dessert featuring rich chocolate layers, vibrant strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, all enveloped in a glossy chocolate shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the whipped cream)
- Chocolate shell coating (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Add Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water carefully; the batter will be thin.
- Bake the Layers: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Slice the strawberries and sprinkle ¼ cup of granulated sugar over them. Let sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, top with macerated strawberries and whipped cream, then add the second layer and repeat.
- Add the Chocolate Shell: Drizzle the chocolate shell coating over the top of the cake.
- Refrigerate: Chill the cake for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter. Check cakes towards the end of baking to avoid overbaking.
- 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: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry dessert, chocolate cake, layered cake, celebratory dessert