Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Cake layers (chocolate sponge)

– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1 ½ tsp baking powder

– 1 tsp baking soda

– ½ tsp salt

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– ½ cup brown sugar

– ½ cup vegetable oil

– 2 large eggs

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 1 cup whole milk

– ½ cup boiling water

Filling & frosting

– 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)

– ¼ cup powdered sugar

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 2–3 fresh strawberries, sliced (for layering)

– Chocolate ganache (1 cup dark chocolate + ½ cup heavy cream)

Decoration

– Fresh strawberries (whole, for topping)

– Chocolate chips or shavings

Instructions

1. *Preheat* oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.

2. *Mix dry ingredients*: flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, salt, sugars.

3. *Add wet ingredients*: oil, eggs, vanilla, milk. Mix until smooth.

4. *Add boiling water* to thin the batter; pour into pans.

5. *Bake* 30–35 min. Cool completely.

6. *Whip cream*: beat chilled cream, powdered sugar, vanilla until stiff peaks form.

7. *Assemble*: place one cake layer, spread cream + strawberry slices, add second layer.

8. *Cover* with chocolate ganache, then arrange whole strawberries and chocolate chips on top.

9. *Chill* 1–2 hours before serving.

Enjoy your delicious strawberry chocolate cake! 🍰🍓🍫