🍫🍓 Decadent Chocolate Cake with Luscious Strawberry Filling
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries! This cake is moist, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious—ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just because. The strawberry filling adds a refreshing fruity twist that balances the deep cocoa flavors beautifully.
Ingredients:
✅ For the Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1¾ cups sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1½ tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
✅ For the Strawberry Filling:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
– ¼ cup sugar
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp cornstarch
✅ For the Frosting (Optional):
– Chocolate ganache or whipped cream
– Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake:
– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & line two 9-inch pans.
– Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
– Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
– Gradually mix in boiling water (batter will thin).
– Divide batter evenly between pans; bake 30–35 mins. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Strawberry Filling:
– Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
– Simmer until thickened (~10 mins). Cool completely before using.
3️⃣ Assemble:
– Place one cake layer on a plate, spread strawberry filling evenly.
– Top with second layer, frost with ganache or whipped cream, and garnish with strawberries.
Tips:
✨ For extra flavor, add a splash of liqueur to the strawberry filling.
🎂 Chill cake for easier slicing.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for a heavenly dessert experience!
Conclusion:
This Chocolate Cake with strawberry filling dessert is pure bliss! The rich cocoa pairs perfectly with the tangy-sweet strawberries, creating a show-stopping treat. Bake it, share it, and watch everyone fall in love! ❤️
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