The Ultimate Reese's and Chocolate Strawberry Dream Cake 🍫🍓
📋 Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 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
Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Chocolate shavings
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
6. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
7. In another saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
8. To assemble the cake, place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry filling over the top. Place the second chocolate cake layer on top and cover the cake with chocolate ganache.
9. Garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired.
10. Slice and serve this decadent chocolate strawberry dream cake. Enjoy! 🎉"
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