Birthday Cake with Chocolate and Strawberry Flowers
A delightful chocolate cake layered with a luscious chocolate drizzle and adorned with beautiful strawberry flowers, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Fresh strawberries for decoration Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1 cup melted chocolate Melt in microwave or over a double boiler.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well blended.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to thin the batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Melt chocolate for the drizzle and pour over the cooled cakes.
- Slice strawberries and arrange them on top of the cake to resemble flowers.
Notes
You can bake the cakes a day in advance. Store in an airtight container. Chill before decorating for easier handling.