Chocolate Strawberry Surprise Cake
A rich and decadent chocolate cake with a delightful strawberry surprise inside.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter between prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
- Spread strawberry jam over one cake layer, then add chopped strawberries.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the strawberries.
- Place the second cake layer on top and drizzle melted chocolate over the cake.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!