Indulgent Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake
A beautiful cake with rich chocolate layers and a glossy strawberry chocolate shell, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Add the boiling water slowly to the batter.
- Bake the cake in greased pans for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prepare the strawberry filling by tossing chopped strawberries with lemon juice.
- Create the chocolate shell by melting dark chocolate and coconut oil.
- Assemble your cake by layering and pouring the chocolate shell over.
Notes
Serve with fresh strawberries or whipped cream for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, strawberries, celebration, baking