Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, topped with your favorite frosting and decorated with strawberries and chocolate drizzle. Perfect for special occasions or candy lovers looking for a fruity twist in their dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Add-Ins
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate boiling water: Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring gently. This thins the batter, creating a moist and light cake crumb.
- Fold in strawberries and chocolate chips: Carefully fold the sliced fresh strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter to evenly disperse without breaking up the fruit.
- Divide batter: Evenly pour the batter into the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Remove the pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Frost and decorate: Once fully cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite frosting. Decorate the top with extra fresh strawberries and a drizzle of melted chocolate for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the boiling water is added slowly to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries might add excess moisture.
- For a richer frosting, consider a chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the icing.
