Jul 09 2026
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Chocolate Cake Or Strawberry Short Cake Recipe

Inspired by Chateau of Spain
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Ingredients

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients

Method

Chocolate Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Strawberry Shortcake Directions

  1. 8

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 9

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 10

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.

  4. 11

    Shape the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.

  5. 12

    Cut Out Biscuits

    Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the shortcakes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. 13

    Bake the Shortcakes

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. 14

    Prepare Strawberries

    While the shortcakes cool, wash and slice the strawberries. Mix with powdered sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.

  8. 15

    Assemble the Shortcake

    Split the shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, and serve.

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