Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

2. 2

   If you are baking your own cake, prepare the cake batter according to your favorite recipe or box instructions, then pour into a greased and floured cake pan.

3. 3

   Bake the cake for the time specified in the recipe or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

4. 4

   While the cake is cooling, wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Slice strawberries into thin slices, reserving a few whole ones for decoration.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

6. 6

   Once the cake has cooled, slice it horizontally to create layers if desired.

7. 7

   Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the first layer of cake, then add a layer of sliced strawberries.

8. 8

   Add the next layer of cake on top and repeat the process with chocolate and strawberries.

9. 9

   Once the layers are assembled, spread whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.

10. 10

    Decorate the top of the cake with the reserved whole strawberries and drizzle with any remaining melted chocolate.

11. 11

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate and whipped cream before serving.