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Rich Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake

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Pure indulgence! This Eggless Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake boasts rich, moist chocolate layers, tangy strawberry filling & cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 1
Course: anniversary, Birthday, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 757.15
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Ingredients
  • 120 ml Milk* room temp; see notes for options
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 65 g Plain Unsweetened Yogurt or greek style plain yogurt*
  • 65 g Cane Sugar or castor sugar
  • 75 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 80 ml Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil
  • 160 g All Purpose Flour
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder natural or dutch processed
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 110 ml Boiling Water or Brewed Coffee
Homemade Strawberry Filling Ingredients (make one day ahead)
  • 450 g Fresh Strawberries washed & diced in small cubes
  • 100 g Sugar cane or castor
  • 21 g Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp Water (mixed with cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 220 g Butter room temperature; see notes for options
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar or icing sugar
  • 220 g Cream Cheese soft at room temperature; see notes for options
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 120 g Strawberry Filling prepared and cooled
  • Pink Food Coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Note the recipe update on March 29, 2026, for improved texture, flavor, and consistency.
How to Make Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C); then grease and line two 6-inch (15 cm) round cake pans with baking paper.
  2. Combine milk, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and yogurt in a bowl to create homemade buttermilk.
  3. Add cane sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil; whisk until combined and the sugar dissolves.
  4. Sift in all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; then mix to combine.
  5. Gradually add boiling water or brewed coffee, and mix until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use a serrated knife to slice each cake into two layers, or wrap each cake layer in plastic wrap to cut the following day.
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Filling (make one day ahead)
  1. In a sauce pot, combine and stir the diced strawberries with sugar and a splash of water. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their natural juices.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Once the strawberries are soft and mushy, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the simmering strawberries.
  4. Let the filling boil on low heat for an additional 1 minute, stirring occasionally; then remove from the heat. Mix in the lemon juice.
  5. Transfer the filling into a bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill the filling completely for 1-2 hours before use.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the butter using a paddle attachment or an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar in 2-3 parts, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the cream cheese and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Incorporate the cooled strawberry filling and whip the frosting until smooth, fluffy, and well blended. Add pink food coloring if desired.
How to Assemble Chocolate Strawberry Cake
  1. Once the cake layers are fully cooled, use a serrated knife to slice each layer into two even layers, creating four layers in total.
  2. Place the first cake layer on your serving plate or cake board. Spread a layer of frosting on the cake, and pipe or spoon a thick border of frosting around the edges.
  3. Spread a generous layer of strawberry filling (about 4-6 tablespoons).
  4. Add the second cake layer on top. Repeat the process: spread strawberry frosting, make a border, and add strawberry filling. Continue layering until all layers are stacked.
  5. Place the final cake layer on top.
  6. Spread a thin layer of strawberry frosting over the top and sides of the cake to crumb coat it. Place the cake in the fridge for 1 hour.
  7. Add the remaining frosting all over the cake and smooth it with a spatula. Decorate as desired with extra strawberry frosting, fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate, or other decorations.
  8. Chill the assembled cake to help the frosting set before serving.
  9. Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 757.15kcalProtein: 6.4gFat: 42.86gCholesterol: 92.53mgSodium: 401.87mgFiber: 3.96gSugar: 68.82g

Notes

  • Cup vs weighing scale: The US customary cup measurement serves as a rough estimate, as it can have uncertainties, so for precise results, it's recommended to weigh your ingredients using a digital scale in grams. -Before you start to make any recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the process will go smoothly and easily.
  • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons and not the type of spoons you eat with for accuracy.
  • Milk: You can use any dairy-free unsweetened milk (like almond, soy, oat) or dairy based whole milk.
  • Butter: Dairy-free salted butter sticks or any salted butter of your choice.
  • Lemon Juice: You can substitute with Apple Cider Vinegar / White Vinegar and vice-versa.
  • Whipping Cream: Use Dairy-free unsweetened whipping cream for vegan and dairy-free or any full fat whipping cream of choice).
  • Sugar: Cane sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar or castor sugar. Ensure the sugar is vegan-friendly (some sugars are processed with bone char) or organic cane sugar.
  • Cream Cheese: For dairy-free /  vegan cream cheese use violife or tofutti for great results.