Description
Decadent Chocolate Cake with Strawberries is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate layers with the fresh sweetness of strawberries. This indulgent cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a stunning centerpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting and sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg