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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with the freshness of strawberries, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 oz cream cheese for frosting
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened for frosting
  • 1 tbsp milk for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is well blended.
  3. Stir in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top. Decorate with additional strawberries if desired.

Notes

You can swap some ingredients for health-conscious options, such as using almond milk instead of regular milk or opting for whole wheat flour. Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender; just combine until there are no flour streaks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for up to three months.