Description
Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations, this cake not only pleases the palate but also delights the eyes. Each slice reveals layers of moist chocolate complemented by sweet strawberry accents, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with heavy cream until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Add fresh strawberries just before serving to maintain their freshness.