Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake and cream filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared baking pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow layers to cool completely before assembling.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer the cooled cakes starting with chocolate, followed by cream filling, then vanilla and strawberry layers; finish with more cream on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Feel free to customize flavors by adding different extracts or toppings. For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend.
