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Chocolate Cola Cake with Fresh Strawberries

Chocolate Cola Cake with Fresh Strawberries
This chocolate cola cake is a treasured family recipe with a surprising twist. My grandmother discovered that replacing the usual coffee in the batter with cola creates an incredibly moist texture and a delightful hint of caramel flavor. Topping it with freshly sliced strawberries perfectly balances the cake's sweetness. It's a nostalgic, comforting dessert that brings back memories of sunny afternoons spent enjoying a slice with loved ones. The combination of rich chocolate, fizzy cola, and juicy berries is irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
  • 300 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 60 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) cola
  • 150 g fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) chocolate chips
Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

4. In a small saucepan, heat the cocoa powder and cola over medium heat, stirring until the cocoa is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the cola mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Just before serving, arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cake. Serve and enjoy!

Tools
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • double boiler or microwave
  • springform pan
  • greaser
  • toothpick
  • cutting board
  • knife

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