Description
Decadent Chocolate Cake with Strawberries is an indulgent dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate layers with the fresh sweetness of ripe strawberries. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a self-treat, this cake melts in your mouth and delights chocolate lovers with every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this show-stopping dessert that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Layer with fresh strawberries between each layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg