Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining rich chocolate flavor with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry jam, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup homemade strawberry jam
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
- Layer the cakes with strawberry jam and sliced fresh strawberries between each layer.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry puree and mix until creamy.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the strawberry cream cheese frosting.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For freezing, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a zip-top bag for up to three months.
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