Description
A deliciously rich chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries, topped with a glossy chocolate shell, perfect for any celebration or casual treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- To make the chocolate shell, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cake and layer fresh strawberries on top, adding lemon juice for a zesty finish.
Notes
Store covered at room temperature if consumed within a couple of days or refrigerate for up to a week. The cake freezes well; wrap slices tightly for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg