Description
A luscious, decadent treat that combines rich chocolate cake with a vibrant strawberry filling and ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gradually stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–40 minutes.
- Once baked, cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the strawberry filling, combine strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until strawberries break down (5–8 minutes), then stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth and cool slightly.
- Assemble the cake by leveling the tops, spreading half of the strawberry filling on the first layer, adding the second layer, and covering with ganache. Garnish with remaining strawberry filling and optional strawberries and chocolate shavings.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes to set ganache before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for best flavor. Cake layers can be made ahead of time and assembled later.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg