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Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling

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  • Author: Douaa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling is a dreamy dessert combining moist, rich chocolate layers with a fresh strawberry compote and velvety chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any sweet celebration. A delightful treat for fans of chocolate strawberry desserts, layered cakes, and homemade chocolate cake recipes.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mixed into a slurry)

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Chocolate Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

  4. Slowly stir in hot coffee or water until batter is well-combined (batter will be thin).

  5. Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Cool completely before assembling.

Make the Strawberry Filling:

  1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down (5–7 minutes).

  2. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Frosting:

  1. Beat butter until creamy.

  2. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually.

  3. Mix in cream and vanilla until frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly on top.

  2. Add the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides with chocolate frosting.

  3. Decorate as desired and chill slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • For a glossy finish, top with chocolate ganache or fresh strawberry slices.

  • Make ahead and store in the fridge; bring to room temp before serving.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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