This Chocolate Strawberry Cream Layer Cake is an absolute showstopper — rich chocolate sponge soaked in a light syrup, layered with fluffy whipped cream, and filled with fresh strawberries or cherries. It’s elegant, moist, and bursting with flavor — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you want to impress with minimal fuss!
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- 1½ cups (300 g) sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice added)
For the Syrup
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1–2 tbsp rum (optional; substitute with extra water and a splash of vanilla)
For the Filling and Frosting
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1–2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (or canned cherries, drained)
- Chocolate shavings, for decoration
