Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
Indulge in the decadence of our Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake—a dessert that combines the romance of chocolate-dipped strawberries with the richness of a moist, cocoa-infused cake. This stunning layer cake features velvety chocolate ganache, a fresh strawberry filling, and a show-stopping garnish of chocolate-dipped strawberries. With just the right balance of sweetness and fruity freshness, this cake is perfect for celebrations, date nights, or anytime you want to impress. Whether you're drawn to its glossy ganache finish or the irresistible pairing of chocolate and strawberries, this recipe promises to be a centerpiece-worthy treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 strawberries for decoration
- 1 cup melted chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the filling, slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries thinly and set aside.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam (do not boil). Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of ganache on top, then layer with sliced strawberries.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
Dip the decorative strawberries in melted chocolate and let them set on parchment paper. Once cooled, place them on top of the cake as decoration.
Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 374.3 g | 480% | |
| Saturated Fat | 173.5 g | 868% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5308 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1096.1 g | 399% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 122.6 g | 438% | |
| Total Sugars | 712.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.0 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 881 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 56.9 mg | 316% | |
| Potassium | 6193 mg | 132% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
