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Chocolate Strawberry Cake

This elegant Chocolate Strawberry Cake features moist chocolate cake layers filled with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or romantic occasions, this cake combines rich chocolate flavor with juicy strawberries for a timeless chocolate strawberry dessert. Finished with chocolate-covered strawberries or simple decorations, it’s a stunning choice for modern chocolate cake designs and classic celebrations alike.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chocolate Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese or unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup melted chocolate optional, for extra richness
  • For Decoration Optional
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Chocolate drizzle or shavings

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and hot water. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  8. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly and add a layer of strawberries.
  10. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
  11. Decorate with cake with chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate drizzle, or simple strawberry arrangements.

Notes

Pat strawberries dry before layering to prevent soggy cake.
Chill the cake for 20 minutes before final decorating for clean edges.
Use dark chocolate for a richer chocolate strawberry dessert flavor.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.