Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful cake that combines rich chocolate layers with luscious homemade strawberry jam and creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup homemade strawberry jam
- Fresh strawberries for layering
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed for about two minutes until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until you achieve a thin batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling the Cake
- Layer the cooled cakes with homemade strawberry jam and fresh strawberries.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in pureed strawberries and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Level the tops of the cake layers using a serrated knife for easier stacking. For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate shavings to the frosting.