Description
A decadent and moist chocolate cake layered with a sweet, homemade strawberry filling and rich chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, combine diced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries release their juices. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then stir into the strawberry mixture. Cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with chocolate frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.