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Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe
Chocolate strawberry cake is made with strawberry preserves and rich, delicious chocolate! It’s perfect for a special occasion!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
1274 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 39.75 ounces cake mix 3 (13.25-ounce) boxes, dark chocolate
- 3 cups water
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 9 large egg
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 2 cups butter room temperature (4 sticks, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
For Assembly
- 1¼ cups Strawberry Preserves store-bought or homemade
- strawberry optional, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
For the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Mix the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 3 cake pans (about 852 grams per pan).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes.
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For the Chocolate Frosting
- Using a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream and mix again until the frosting reaches a smooth and creamy consistency with stiff peaks.
For Assembly
- Using a bread knife, shave off the rounded top of each cake to create a flat top.
- Transfer 1 cake layer to a cake stand and spread a thin layer of frosting over the top.
- Pipe a ridge of frosting around the cake about ½-inch from the edge to prevent the filling from seeping out.
- Spoon the strawberry filling on top, within the frosting border.
- Repeat this process (frosting the cake, piping the ridge, spooning the filling) with the 2nd layer. Place the 3rd layer of cake on top. Then, frost the entire exterior of the cake. Top with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store chocolate strawberry cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
1274kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
138g
(46%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
81g
(125%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
(129%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
948mg
(40%)
Potassium
518mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
93g
(186%)
Vitamin A
1297IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 1274kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 138g | 46% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 81g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 93g | 186% |
| Vitamin A | 1297IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.