Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser. However, adding a delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting takes it to a whole new level. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a special treat for your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 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
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or butter, and line them with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined. Then, stir in the boiling water and mix again until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.
5. While the cakes are cooling, make the strawberry cream cheese frosting. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pureed strawberries, and continue to mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
6. Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake. Then, add the second cake layer on top and spread more frosting over the entire cake, including the sides.
7. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries, chocolate shavings, or any other toppings of your choice. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Tips:
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will ensure that your cake batter mixes together smoothly.
- Use a serrated knife to level off the top of your cake layers before frosting them. This will help prevent the cake from sliding around while you're trying to frost it.
- If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, increase the amount of pureed strawberries in the frosting recipe.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries on hand, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed.
In conclusion, this chocolate cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic baking skills, you can create a cake that will impress your family and friends. So go ahead and give it a try!
