Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling

Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling

Introduction

This Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances rich, moist chocolate layers with a bright and tangy strawberry filling. Topped with luscious chocolate frosting, it’s the kind of cake that’s ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or any time you want to impress your guests. Every bite combines the indulgence of chocolate with the freshness of strawberries, creating a dessert that is both decadent and refreshing.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 350 g (1¾ cups) granulated sugar
• 75 g (¾ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
• 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 240 ml (1 cup) hot coffee or hot water

For the Strawberry Filling

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 225 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 440 g (3½ cups) powdered sugar
• 50 g (½ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

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