Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups oil
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk (or 1 ½ cups whole milk + 2 tablespoons lemon juice, let sit for 15 minutes)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- For the Filling:
- 100g butter
- 2 cans condensed milk
- 150g milk powder
- 200g chopped strawberries
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper and dust with flour.
- Prepare the Buttermilk: Mix the whole milk with lemon juice and let it sit for 15 minutes to curdle.
- Make the Cake:
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk (or curdled milk), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, mixing gently until just combined.
- Add the sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the condensed milk and milk powder, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Stir in the chopped strawberries and cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assembly:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, carefully slice it into two or three layers horizontally, depending on your preference.
- Spread the prepared filling evenly over one layer of the cake.
- Place another layer of cake on top and repeat if you have more layers.
- Optionally, drizzle melted milk chocolate over the top of the cake for added richness and decoration.
- Decorate the cake as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve your Moist Chocolate Cake filled with Strawberries and Condensed Milk. It’s decadent and perfect for any celebration!
This cake combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy condensed milk and fresh strawberries, making it a delightful treat for chocolate and strawberry lovers alike.