🍓🍫 Irresistible Chocolate Strawberry Dream Cake 🍫🍓
Experience the perfect fusion of rich chocolate layers and creamy strawberry buttercream, crowned with fresh, juicy strawberries. The ultimate treat for chocolate and fruit lovers!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Strawberry Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup fresh strawberry puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Fresh strawberries
Directions:
1️⃣ Prep Oven & Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
2️⃣ Make Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; beat on medium until smooth. Reduce speed, add boiling water carefully, then beat on high for 1 minute until airy.
3️⃣ Bake: Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter on high for 1 minute until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low, then increasing to high. Add strawberry puree and vanilla, beating until fluffy and smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake: Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a thick layer of strawberry buttercream. Repeat with remaining layers.
6️⃣ Frost & Decorate: Frost the top and sides of the cake, then garnish with fresh strawberries for a stunning finish.
Details:
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Calories: 480 kcal per serving
Servings: 12
This stunning cake blends the richness of chocolate with the freshness of strawberries, making it perfect for any celebration or a decadent treat just because!