Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 🍞
1 ½ cups sugar 🍬
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 ½ tsp baking powder 🍞
1 ½ tsp baking soda 🧁
1 tsp salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚
1 cup whole milk 🥛
½ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup boiling water 🌊
For the Strawberry Filling:
2 cups fresh strawberries 🍓
⅓ cup sugar 🍬
2 tbsp cornstarch 🍚
2 tbsp water 💧
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter 🧈 (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar 🍬
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
2-3 tbsp heavy cream 🥛
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
Instructions:
1. Make the Chocolate Cake 🍰:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans 🍳.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt 🧂.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth 🥄.
Slowly add the boiling water, stirring gently to combine (batter will be thin) 💧.
Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick — it should come out clean! 🍴
Let cakes cool completely in the pans before removing.
2. Prepare the Strawberry Filling 🍓:
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water 🌊.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries break down 🍓. Let cool.
3. Make the Frosting 🍫:
Beat butter until creamy 🧈. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency 🎂.
Continue mixing until smooth and fluffy!
4. Assemble the Cake 🍰:
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry filling on top 🍓.
Place the second cake layer on top of the filling 🍰.
Frost the entire cake with the chocolate frosting 🍫.
5. Decorate and Serve 🎉:
Garnish with fresh strawberries 🍓 or chocolate shavings for an extra touch!
Slice and enjoy this heavenly treat! 🍴🍰