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Ultimate Strawberry Chocolate Cake

A spongy and luscious chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced Use fresh strawberries for a better texture.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
  6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting or dust with powdered sugar. Decorate with additional fresh strawberries on top.

Notes

Ensure to use fresh strawberries for best texture. Substitute buttermilk if necessary by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk.