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Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling And Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling And Buttercream Frosting

Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cake? And when you add a delicious strawberry filling and a creamy buttercream frosting, it takes it to a whole new level of decadence. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a birthday, dinner party, or just because.

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the chocolate cake:

  • 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

For the strawberry filling:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the buttercream frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Instructions

For the chocolate cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water with a spoon or spatula. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the strawberry filling:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.

For the buttercream frosting:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
  4. Beat the frosting on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes light and fluffy.

To assemble the cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the top of the cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
  4. Frost the entire cake with the buttercream frosting.
  5. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Conclusion

Conclusion

This chocolate cake with strawberry filling and buttercream frosting is a showstopper dessert that will impress any guest. The rich and moist chocolate cake pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy strawberry filling, and the creamy buttercream frosting ties it all together. It may take a bit of effort to make, but the end result is definitely worth it. Give this recipe a try for your next special occasion!

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