CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND BERRIES

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This simple chocolate cake is a favorite of Lucinda Scala Quinn's oldest son, Calder. Topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, it makes for an easy and delicious dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 two-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Busy-Day Dump Cake, baked in 2 8-inch round cake pans
2 pints heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bake cakes and cool completely.
  • Whip the cream to soft peaks, add the sugar and vanilla, and whip again until just stiffened. Do not over mix!
  • Slice the top off 1 cake round to make a flat surface. Spread bottom cake round with a thick layer of whipped cream. Top with a layer of half the amount of strawberries. Top with the other cake round and spread with another thick layer of whipped cream. Top with remaining strawberries.
  • Slice and serve with any extra whipped cream and berries on the side.

Bijay Yonzan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Pavan Dilshan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the whipped cream and berries on top.


md Arafat suny
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Shafi Noor
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Aleen Fatima
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Mobinee Chowdhury
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Natalie Collum
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and berries.


Sandip Limbu
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!


Shaun D
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Thankgod Onyekachi
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


King Rakitic
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This was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream and berries were a perfect topping.