Description
A decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of whipped cream, and top with sliced strawberries.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with whipped cream and strawberries on top.
- Serve and enjoy your Strawberry Chocolate Dream Cake!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Chocolate Dream Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, strawberry cake