Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake Layers:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder 籠
1 1/2 tsp baking soda 籠
1/2 tsp salt 蓼
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs 讀
1 cup buttermilk 拏
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling and Frosting:
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
2 cups heavy cream 拏
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup strawberry puree
1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
Chocolate chunks and strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 籠蓼
In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. 讀拏
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Divide the batter between the pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
2. Prepare the Filling:
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in strawberry puree. 拏
3. Assemble the Cake:
Slice each cake layer in half to create 4 thin layers.
Spread the strawberry cream filling between each layer.
Frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream.
4. Decorate:
Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate chunks.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best results!