Description
This Strawberry Dark Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert layered with intense dark chocolate flavor and sweet, juicy strawberries. Moist chocolate sponge paired with dark chocolate ganache and fresh berries creates a stunning centerpiece for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Ganache:
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
- Filling & Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- Whole strawberries for garnish
- Optional: extra melted chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, then stir in hot coffee.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
- Ganache: 7. Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter if using. Let cool to spreading consistency.
- Assemble: 8. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thin layer of ganache and add sliced strawberries. 9. Top with the second layer and cover entire cake with ganache. 10. Garnish with whole strawberries and drizzle with extra melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, add a layer of strawberry jam under the ganache.
- Can be made 1 day ahead; store covered in fridge and bring to room temp before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
