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Strawberry Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Strawberry Chocolate Cake combines rich, moist chocolate layers with a fresh, luscious strawberry filling and whipped cream frosting. The cake is enhanced with semi-sweet chocolate morsels and a touch of instant coffee for depth of flavor, layered with a homemade strawberry puree and topped with fresh sliced strawberries for a stunning dessert perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 pounds strawberries, hulls removed
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate morsels

Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups strawberry filling (reserved from above)

Assembly

  • 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli chocolate sauce
  • Sliced strawberries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, let cool, puree the mixture, and strain to remove seeds. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, eggs, oat milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate morsels evenly.
  5. Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully pour the boiling water into the cake batter and stir until smooth and combined, which will create a thin batter.
  6. Distribute Batter and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Make Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar a quarter at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 1 ¼ cups of the cooled strawberry filling, reserving ½ cup for layering between cake layers.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the Ghirardelli chocolate sauce over the bottom layer, then spread the reserved ½ cup strawberry filling on top.
  9. Add Frosting and Top Layer: Spread a layer of the strawberry whipped cream frosting over the filling. Place the second cake layer on top.
  10. Final Frosting and Decoration: Frost the entire cake with the remaining strawberry whipped cream frosting. Decorate the sides with sliced fresh strawberries to finish the presentation.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Chill the cake slightly if desired before slicing. Serve fresh and enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate and strawberry flavors.

Notes

  • Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor in the filling.
  • Instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Boiling water helps create a moist and tender cake crumb.
  • Make sure to let the strawberry filling cool completely before folding into whipped cream to maintain its texture.
  • You can substitute oat milk with any plant-based or dairy milk of choice.
  • This cake is best served the same day, but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Use high-quality chocolate morsels and chocolate sauce for best results.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/strawberry-chocolate-cake-with-strawberry-filling-and-whipped-cream-frosting-recipe/