Description
A delightful layered cake combining rich chocolate cake with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Add water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter equally into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a thick layer of whipped cream, and top with half of the strawberries.
- Add the second cake layer, spread with remaining whipped cream, and top with the rest of the strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.