Description
This Chocolate Strawberry Cake features layers of moist chocolate cake, fresh strawberries, and a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or as a decadent treat, this easy-to-make cake is rich, flavorful, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable or sunflower oil
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 160 ml (⅔ cup) heavy cream
- 160 g (5.5 oz) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
For Filling and Topping:
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Pans:
- Lightly grease two 6-inch round springform pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until creamy.
- Add oil, yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Form the Batter:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two or three batches, stirring gently with a whisk. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just beginning to boil.
- Pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread ¼ of the ganache over the top. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice ½ cup of strawberries and arrange them over the ganache.
- Place the second cake layer on top and gently press down.
- Pour the remaining ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Wait 10 minutes, then top with the remaining whole strawberries and mint leaves.
Notes
- Extra Chocolate Flavor: Fold chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- Boozy Twist: Soak raisins in red wine or rum and mix them into the batter.
- Single-Layer Cake: Bake in one larger pan and serve with ganache and strawberries on top.
- Prevent Sogginess: Ensure the ganache sets slightly before adding strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
