Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberry filling and topped with chocolate ganache and mint for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup oil (vegetable or sunflower oil)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⅕ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Ganache
- 160 ml heavy cream
- 160 g chocolate chips
Strawberry Filling
- 1½ cups strawberries (sliced lengthwise)
Fresh Mint
- 2 sprigs Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare two 6'' cake pans with parchment and oil, preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Mix eggs and sugar until creamy, then add oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, pour into pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth, then cool to room temperature.
- Spread ganache on first cake, add sliced strawberries, top with second cake, pour remaining ganache, and decorate with strawberries and mint.
Notes
Ensure not to over-mix the batter for a light texture.