Victorian Strawberry Chocolate Cake Recipe

June 15, 2023 Post a Comment

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If you’re looking for a decadent dessert to make for your next special occasion, look no further than this amazing Victorian Strawberry Chocolate Cake recipe! This delicious cake has a moist and fluffy chocolate cake layer, a sweet strawberry filling and a rich chocolate buttercream frosting. It’s a showstopper dessert and it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

Ingredients

For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

For the strawberry filling:
1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Making the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Strawberry Filling

In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened and the strawberries are tender. Let the mixture cool before using.

Making the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Add the milk and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

Assembling the Cake

Place one of the cooled cake layers on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread the cooled strawberry filling over the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the chocolate buttercream frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate or chocolate shavings, if desired.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains about 545 calories, 27 grams of fat, 66 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 46 grams of sugar and 6 grams of protein.

This is a rich and decadent dessert, but it can be enjoyed in moderation. If you are watching your calories and fat intake, you can reduce the amount of butter in the cake and frosting, and use a sugar-free or low-sugar strawberry filling. This will reduce the calories and fat content significantly.

This Victorian Strawberry Chocolate Cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering! It’s a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy!