Description
This delicious strawberry chocolate layer cake is perfect for any special occasion. It features rich chocolate cake layers filled with strawberry puree and topped with a creamy strawberry frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups strawberries, pureed
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Edible gold and pink sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously until smooth.
- Fold in the strawberry puree and strawberry jam until well incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and edible sprinkles.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled.
- You can use fresh strawberries in place of the strawberry jam if desired.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cake, strawberry, chocolate, dessert