Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup hot water or coffee
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup vanilla cake batter or crumbled vanilla cake (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk (if using). Combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
- Stir in hot water or coffee to form a smooth, thin batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with dollops of vanilla cake batter or crumbled cake if using.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and diced strawberries evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until set on top and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Use coffee instead of water to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
