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Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe


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  • Author: Sofia Parker
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An ultra-moist chocolate sheet cake topped with fluffy whipped cream and rich chocolate ganache—perfect for parties, celebrations, or an indulgent dessert.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for whipped cream)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a sheet cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Slowly stir in hot coffee or water until batter is smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cake cool completely.
  8. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over cooled cake.
  9. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until warm and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth to make ganache.
  10. Drizzle ganache over whipped cream topping.
  11. Chill slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Cool cake fully before adding whipped cream.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Add chocolate shavings for decoration.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American