Name: Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-486073H18M32S
Ingredients: – 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; – 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; – ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; – 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; – 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; – ½ teaspoon salt; – 2 large eggs; – 1 cup whole milk; – ½ cup vegetable oil; – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; – 1 cup boiling water; – 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; – ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves (for filling); – 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting); – 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache); – Additional strawberries for decoration (optional); These ingredients come together to form a delicious chocolate cake layered with strawberry goodness. You probably have many of these items in your kitchen already, which adds to the appeal of this incredible dessert.

Ingredients

– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves (for filling)
– 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
– 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
– Additional strawberries for decoration (optional)

These ingredients come together to form a delicious chocolate cake layered with strawberry goodness. You probably have many of these items in your kitchen already, which adds to the appeal of this incredible dessert.

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Instructions

Now, let’s dive into the easy-to-follow steps that will guide you in creating the Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.

5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will become thinner). Mix until smooth.

6. Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool Cakes: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with strawberry jam until well combined.

10. Make Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth and glossy.

11. Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the strawberry filling over the top.

12. Top with Second Layer: Place the second layer of cake on top of the filling.

13. Frost: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

14. Decorate: Garnish with additional fresh strawberries on top if desired.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll create a stunning Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling that is sure to impress everyone at your gathering.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12
Calories: 380 kcal
Fat: 18g
Protein: 6g