Description

Indulge in the heavenly flavors of our Indulgent Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake, a dessert that artfully combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries to create a stunning centerpiece for any occasion. This delightful cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly simple to make, making it perfect for bakers of all levels. With customizable options, you can adapt it to suit dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at your celebration can enjoy a slice. The striking chocolate shell encasing succulent strawberries makes this dessert an impressive showstopper that will leave your guests in awe and asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 cups Granulated Sugar (or brown sugar)
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Buttermilk (or yogurt/milk with vinegar)
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (or melted coconut oil)
2 large Eggs (or flaxseed meal mixed with water as vegan alternative)
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup Boiling Water
2 cups Fresh Strawberries (tossed with 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice)
8 ounces Dark Chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate)
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; then stir in boiling water until smooth.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare fresh strawberries by washing and slicing them; toss with lemon juice.
Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil over low heat until smooth.
Assemble the cake by layering one cake round with sliced strawberries, adding the second layer on top, then pouring melted chocolate over it.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg