🍰 Chocolate Strawberry Cake 🍓

Indulge in the Sweet Symphony of Chocolate and Strawberries! Perfect for family gatherings or a delightful weekend treat.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until well combined.
4. Slowly incorporate the boiling water into the batter, then beat on high speed for about a minute to introduce more air into the mixture.
5. Evenly distribute the cake batter among the prepared baking pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the buttercream, whip the butter on high speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to beat at a lower speed, then increase to high speed once all sugar has been added.
8. Mix in the strawberry puree and additional vanilla extract, beating until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
9. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading a generous amount of strawberry buttercream, and repeating with remaining layers.
10. Use the remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the cake, and garnish with fresh strawberries.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 480 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
- Sodium: 312 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 52 g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an even richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smoother batter.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 12 servings

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