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A rich chocolate layer cake with pink strawberry frosting, fresh strawberries on top, and a slice lifted to show chocolate cake layers with strawberry filling.

Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake

Indulge in layers of rich chocolate cake paired with sweet strawberry jam and fresh berries, all enveloped in a creamy strawberry-infused frosting.
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Prep Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 797
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g strawberries fresh or frozen, for jam
  • 50 g granulated sugar for jam sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon water to help jam thicken
  • 190 g all-purpose flour for cake structure
  • 75 g natural cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda for cake lift
  • ½ teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • 115 g unsalted butter melted (adds richness to cake)
  • 100 g light-tasting oil canola, avocado, or grapeseed
  • 100 g granulated sugar for chocolate cake
  • 100 g brown sugar adds moisture and depth
  • 2 large eggs room temperature (for binding and structure)
  • 330 g milk room temperature (for smooth batter)
  • 250 g cream cheese softened (for creamy frosting)
  • 115 g unsalted butter softened (for frosting creaminess)
  • 100 g powdered sugar for frosting sweetness and spreadability
  • 70 g strawberry jam for frosting flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aroma and taste
  • 200 g strawberries finely diced (for cake filling)
  • 7 strawberries halved (for decoration)

Equipment

  • 2 6-inch round cake pans for two thick cake layers or split into more layers
  • 1 Electric hand mixer useful for smooth frosting
  • 1 cake turntable optional but helpful for frosting
  • 1 piping bag for piping a frosting ring to contain jam
  • 1 Offset spatula for spreading frosting evenly
  • 1 cake scraper optional, for smoothing frosting

Method
 

  1. Cook strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until thickened into jam.
  2. Transfer jam to a small bowl and refrigerate until cooled completely.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  5. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
  6. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to wet ingredients, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  9. Let cakes cool 10 minutes in pans, then loosen edges with an offset spatula and turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy, then add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  11. Add powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined. Transfer some frosting to a piping bag and cut the tip.
  12. Level cakes with a serrated knife if needed. Cut layers in half to create four layers.
  13. Place first cake layer on turntable and pipe a ring of frosting around edge.
  14. Spread 4 tablespoons of jam inside the ring and top with diced strawberries, smoothing evenly.
  15. Repeat for remaining layers.
  16. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting and smooth edges with a cake scraper.
  17. Frost final coat and smooth with spatula, adding swirls for a decorative touch. Press halved strawberries on top for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 10gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 6gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 1275IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This cake brings the perfect combination of decadent chocolate and fresh strawberries. It’s a showstopper for gatherings or a cozy weekend treat, evoking the comfort of homemade sweets with a touch of elegance.

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