Description
This moist and decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake combines rich cocoa flavor with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips for a delightful dessert. Perfectly baked to a tender crumb, this cake is ideal for celebrations or a special treat, finished with your favorite frosting and decorative strawberry and chocolate drizzle.
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 prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a uniform batter without lumps.
- Incorporate boiling water: Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring continuously. This will thin the batter and help achieve a moist texture.
- Fold in strawberries and chocolate chips: Gently fold the sliced fresh strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking up the fruit.
- Fill the pans: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops for a uniform bake.
- Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Frost and decorate: Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite frosting. Decorate with extra fresh strawberries and a drizzle of melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the boiling water is added slowly and mixed well to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Fresh strawberries add moisture and flavor; remove excess juice to prevent a soggy cake.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for best chocolate flavor.
- A toothpick test is essential to avoid under or overbaking.
- For an extra touch, chill the cake after frosting to set decorations before serving.
