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Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Layers

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A rich and luscious chocolate cake layered with creamy whipped cream and cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and topped with a glossy chocolate coating. Perfect for celebrations and comforting dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot brewed coffee (optional but recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined. Slowly pour in hot brewed coffee and stir until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
  7. Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and optional lemon juice. Let sit for at least 20 minutes to macerate.
  8. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  9. Optionally slice each cake layer horizontally for thinner layers. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread half the creamy mixture evenly, then spoon half the macerated strawberries on top. Repeat with second layer and top with remaining cake layer.
  10. Melt semi-sweet chocolate with butter in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly but not harden.
  11. Pour chocolate coating over the top of the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Chill cake in refrigerator for at least one hour to set.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened cream cheese for best texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for fluffier results. Watch cake closely and use toothpick test for doneness. Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing. Chill cake well before slicing for clean cuts. Coffee in batter enhances chocolate flavor and thins batter.

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