Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Who doesn't love a good chocolate cake? And when it's filled with a delicious strawberry cream cheese filling, it's hard to resist. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or just want to indulge in something sweet.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mashed strawberries
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying them with non-stick cooking spray and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but don't worry, it's supposed to be that way.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on wire racks to cool completely.
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the strawberry cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mashed strawberries and beat until well combined.
8. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the strawberry cream cheese filling on top of one of the cakes. Place the other cake on top of the filling.
10. Decorate the cake with additional whipped cream and fresh strawberries, if desired.
Tips:
- To make the cake even more chocolatey, try adding chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and mashed.
- If you want to make the cake ahead of time, you can bake the cakes and prepare the filling a day in advance. Just store the cakes and filling separately in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble and decorate the cake.
Conclusion:
This chocolate cake with strawberry cream cheese filling is a real showstopper. It's rich, decadent, and full of flavor. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just because, it's sure to impress. So go ahead, indulge a little!