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Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate layer cake soaked with strawberry syrup, layered with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for parties and last-minute celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for syrup)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water (for syrup)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy cream (for chocolate drizzle)
  • 15–20 whole fresh strawberries, washed and hulled (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until smooth. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Carefully add boiling water to batter; stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely.
  8. Prepare strawberry syrup: combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and cool.
  9. Make frosting: beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy.
  10. Brush strawberry syrup lightly over each cake layer to moisten.
  11. Assemble cake: place one layer on plate, spread frosting, scatter sliced strawberries. Add second layer and repeat.
  12. Make chocolate drizzle: heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, stir until smooth.
  13. Drizzle chocolate over cake, letting it drip down sides. Garnish with whole strawberries.
  14. Refrigerate cake at least 30 minutes to set frosting and drizzle. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Bloom cocoa powder in boiling water to enhance chocolate flavor and keep cake moist. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense cake. Brush strawberry syrup lightly to avoid sogginess. Chill frosting if too soft before assembling. Use a warm serrated knife for clean slicing. Melting chocolate gently prevents burning.

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Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry cake, layer cake, party cake, chocolate covered strawberries, easy chocolate cake, strawberry syrup, cream cheese frosting

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