Description
A beautiful layered chocolate cake featuring fresh strawberries and a glossy chocolate shell, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Add the boiling water to create a thin batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, slicing, and tossing them with lemon juice.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering the first cake with strawberries and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Final pour the melted chocolate over the top and add more strawberries for garnish.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and fresh mint leaves for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry dessert, birthday cake, layered cake, special occasion