Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with fresh strawberries and studded with chocolate chips, topped with a luscious frosting and garnished with extra strawberries and chocolate drizzle. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you want an indulgent, fruity chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Incorporate boiling water: Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring, making the batter thin and smooth in texture.
- Fold in strawberries and chocolate chips: Gently fold the sliced fresh strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without bruising the strawberries.
- Divide batter and bake: Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans. Place them in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes: Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely to room temperature.
- Frost and decorate: Once fully cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite frosting. Decorate with extra fresh strawberries and drizzle melted chocolate over the top for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries that are firm and not overly juicy to prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
- If you prefer, you can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and more tender crumb.
- Make sure to allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from sliding or melting.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- The boiling water helps to bloom the cocoa powder, intensifying the chocolate taste and creating a moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
