Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries and enveloped in a glossy chocolate shell, perfect for celebrations or a delightful 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 two 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; it’s okay if it’s slightly lumpy.
- Add boiling water: Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, stirring steadily until smooth and glossy.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the strawberries: Slice the strawberries and toss them with lemon juice.
- Make the chocolate shell: In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil until smooth.
- Layer your cake: Place one layer on a platter, spread strawberries over the top, and cover with some chocolate ganache. Place the second layer on top and repeat.
- Final touch: Pour the remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides and decorate with more strawberries.
Notes
Make cakes a day in advance and wait to add strawberries and chocolate until shortly before serving. Experiment with different berries or add crushed nuts between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg