Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake! The rich chocolate layers combined with fresh strawberries create a perfect dessert thats both elegant and delicious.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
Prepare the Oven and Pans:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
Incorporate the Water:
Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but thats normal.
Add Strawberries and Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the sliced strawberries and chocolate chips.
Bake the Cakes:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate:
Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with your favorite frosting. Decorate with additional strawberries and a chocolate drizzle for an extra touch.
Enjoy your slice of heaven!
Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
This cake is perfect for special occasions or whenever youre craving a sweet, chocolatey treat with a fruity twist!