Description

This Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a moist chocolate base, paired with delicious freeze-dried strawberries. It’s easy to make and an impressive treat for gatherings or cozy nights. Enjoy the blend of chocolate and strawberry flavors in each bite!

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cup (220 g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75 g) dutch cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon table salt
⅔ cup (155 ml) neutral cooking oil
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (236 ml) buttermilk
½ cup (118 ml) very hot or boiling water
1 oz (28 g) freeze dried strawberries
1 ½ cups (339 g) salted butter softened
6 cups (750 g) powdered sugar
⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream
4 oz (113 g) semisweet or dark chocolate bar chopped
½ cup (118 ml) heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8" cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper and greasing/flouring the sides. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
Mix in the neutral cooking oil, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring until mixed well.
Slowly pour in the boiling water, mixing until you have a uniform batter.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 24-28 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cakes cool in their pans for 15 minutes, then carefully invert them onto cooling racks to cool completely before adding frosting.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and buttermilk.
If your oven cannot fit all three pans, bake two at a time and leave one out until the others are done.
Rotate the pans halfway through baking if your oven bakes unevenly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg