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Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Bakery-Style Layered Dessert

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This Strawberry Chocolate Cake features rich, moist chocolate layers filled with fresh strawberries and your choice of buttercream or whipped strawberry frosting. A bakery-style dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1¾ cups sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup hot coffee

Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)

Frosting (chocolate or strawberry):

  • 1 cup butter (or 1½ cups heavy cream + ½ cup powdered sugar)

  • ¾ cup cocoa powder OR ½ cup strawberry puree

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 3–4 tbsp cream (if using buttercream)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Combine, then stir in hot coffee.

  • Pour into pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Slice and prep strawberries. Make frosting of choice.

  • Layer cake with frosting and berries. Frost top and sides.

  • Garnish and chill before slicing.

Notes

  • Use whipped cream for a lighter version.

  • Add ganache drizzle or chocolate curls for drama.

  • Store covered in fridge up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/strawberry-chocolate-cake-a-luscious-bakery-style-layered-dessert/