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    Home » Cakes » Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Cake

    Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Cake

    Published: Jan 10, 2018 · Modified: Feb 28, 2020 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.

    Strawberries and cream chocolate cake on a platter with plates and silverware in the background

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    Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Cake

    Brownie-like chocolate cake topped with whipped cream and strawberries
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    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 â…“ 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. 

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Annie Ng

      June 20, 2020 at 3:08 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 22, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        That's great! I'm so glad that you like the cake! =)

        Reply
    2. Peg Schmidt

      June 18, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made in a 9X13, so double the recipe. Really nice texture. Mine baked a little faster, watch your oven.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 18, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Glad it worked well for you! =)

        Reply
    3. Anne Cashion

      February 10, 2020 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      This cake was delicious, whole family enjoyed it and it is oh so simple to make!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 11, 2020 at 7:41 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad that your family liked it. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    4. Kristen

      August 12, 2019 at 1:55 am

      This was so delicious! Added homemade chocolate syrup to the top. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 12, 2019 at 8:31 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that it was a hit. Thanks for commenting! =)

        Reply
    5. Rachel

      July 15, 2019 at 12:58 am

      Just wondering what kind of chocolate did you use on top of the strawberries?

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 15, 2019 at 9:02 am

        Hi! The chocolate is a chopped up bar of semisweet baking chocolate.

        Reply
    6. Floranet

      June 28, 2019 at 2:19 am

      Your ebullience is refreshing!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 28, 2019 at 5:26 pm

        Thank you so much! =)

        Reply
    7. Winni

      May 13, 2019 at 4:21 am

      5 stars
      This recipe has saved my day. It was liked by all of my friends. Thank you

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 13, 2019 at 8:25 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad that the cake was a hit! Thanks for commenting! =)

        Reply
    8. Pooja Parmar

      August 24, 2018 at 1:07 am

      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 !!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 24, 2018 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    9. EDVALDO BARROSO

      August 14, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      This cake will make a success on my 37th birthday party. What a beautiful and tasty cake.

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 14, 2018 at 3:52 pm

        Thank you so much! And happy birthday to you!! =)

        Reply
    10. garima Bhatia

      June 15, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      The recepie was amazing .i too tried it at home .it was just amazing

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 15, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! =)

        Reply
      • Kate

        June 16, 2018 at 4:39 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    11. Stephanie

      April 17, 2018 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 17, 2018 at 10:31 am

        So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

        Reply

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