Yellow Cake With Strawberry Filling And Chocolate Frosting
If you're looking for a cake that will impress your guests, look no further than a yellow cake with strawberry filling and chocolate frosting. This cake is a delicious combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
For the yellow cake, you'll need:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry filling, you'll need:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the chocolate frosting, you'll need:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. To make the yellow cake, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the strawberry filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries have broken down, about 10 minutes.
7. Remove the strawberry filling from heat and let it cool completely.
8. To make the chocolate frosting, cream together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
10. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the chocolate frosting.
Variations
If you want to switch things up, try some of these variations:
- Replace the strawberry filling with raspberry or blueberry filling.
- Use a different frosting, such as cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream frosting.
- Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the cake batter for extra texture.
- Top the cake with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.
Conclusion
A yellow cake with strawberry filling and chocolate frosting is a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests. With its tangy strawberry filling and rich chocolate frosting, it's the perfect combination of flavors. Plus, with a few variations, you can make it your own. So why not give it a try and see for yourself why this cake is a crowd-pleaser?
