Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and beat until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembling the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with remaining sliced strawberries on top.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries and high-quality cocoa powder.