Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavor with sweet strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cup warm coffee
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch process
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼-⅓ cup heavy cream as needed
- ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries blended to powder before measuring
Decoration Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries sliced
- Fresh strawberries whole
- Candy coating chocolate both white and dark chocolate
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, warm coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- In a big mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and salt.
- Add heavy cream and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of strawberry frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining strawberry frosting.
- Decorate with sliced fresh strawberries, whole strawberries, and drizzle with melted candy coating chocolate.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor. Blend freeze-dried strawberries well to avoid clumps in frosting option.