Chocolate Cola Cake with Fresh Strawberries
- 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
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!
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- double boiler or microwave
- springform pan
- greaser
- toothpick
- cutting board
- knife
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