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Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Pudding and Strawberries

Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Pudding and Strawberries
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Indulge in a rich, moist chocolate cake filled with creamy vanilla pudding and juicy strawberries, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect sweet bite.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Vanilla Pudding Filling:

  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the vanilla pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Add milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the cake batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square pan. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  3. Spread half the chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of vanilla pudding and half the chopped strawberries over the top.
  4. Gently spread the remaining batter and top with remaining strawberries. Press lightly into the surface.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

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