Description
A delightful cake combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Carefully add the boiling water to the batter and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberry filling by tossing sliced strawberries with lemon juice.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
- Layer one cake on a serving plate, spread strawberries on top, and add the second cake layer.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the top and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, strawberry, dessert, celebration, baking