I've made a lot of chocolate cakes over the years. A lot of chocolate cakes. But this strawberries and cream chocolate cake is one of my favorites.
The chocolate cake tastes like a cross between brownies and chocolate cake. It's a little richer and a little more dense than a regular light and fluffy chocolate cake.
The chocolate cake is topped with plenty of sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The sweet/tart strawberries and the creamy whipped cream are pretty much perfect with the rich chocolate cake.
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Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (35 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups (248 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (56 g) butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (105 g) buttermilk
- ½ cup (106 g) warm water (not hot)
- 2 cups (454 g) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Whisk the flour mixture into the sugar mixture along with the buttermilk and warm water.
- Pour the batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack to cool for 20 minutes, then loosen cake and flip out onto the rack to cool completely.
- To put it all together, beat heavy cream to soft peak stage.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating to form stiff peaks.
- Slice cake in half horizontally.
- Top bottom half of cake with ⅓ whipped cream.
- Lay a single layer of strawberries over whipped cream.
- Replace top layer of cake, and top with remaining whipped cream and strawberries.
- Cover, and chill any leftovers.
Annie Ng
Thank you for sharing your recipe,
this is my second time going back to this delicious cake recipe and surely won't be the last time!
Kate
That's great! I'm so glad that you like the cake! =)
Peg Schmidt
I made in a 9X13, so double the recipe. Really nice texture. Mine baked a little faster, watch your oven.
Kate
Glad it worked well for you! =)
Anne Cashion
This cake was delicious, whole family enjoyed it and it is oh so simple to make!!
Kate
Yay!! I'm so glad that your family liked it. Thanks for commenting!
Kristen
This was so delicious! Added homemade chocolate syrup to the top. Everyone loved it!
Kate
Thank you! I'm so glad that it was a hit. Thanks for commenting! =)
Rachel
Just wondering what kind of chocolate did you use on top of the strawberries?
Kate
Hi! The chocolate is a chopped up bar of semisweet baking chocolate.
Floranet
Your ebullience is refreshing!!
Kate
Thank you so much! =)
Winni
This recipe has saved my day. It was liked by all of my friends. Thank you
Kate
Yay!! I'm so glad that the cake was a hit! Thanks for commenting! =)
Pooja Parmar
I seriously like this cake very much, looks absolutely fantastic and there’s no doubt of a delicious taste. Love the presentation too & looks terrific !!!
Kate
Thank you so much!
EDVALDO BARROSO
This cake will make a success on my 37th birthday party. What a beautiful and tasty cake.
Kate
Thank you so much! And happy birthday to you!! =)
garima Bhatia
The recepie was amazing .i too tried it at home .it was just amazing
Kate
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! =)
Kate
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!
Stephanie
Ok I don't leave reviews on websites but this cake was that good! This is going to be my new go to recipe. Thanks!
Kate
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!