Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with fresh strawberries. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to enjoy any day.

The recipe is straightforward and can be made with basic baking techniques. The cake is layered with strawberry filling and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, making it a showstopper at any gathering.

Decadent Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake

This cake features moist chocolate layers filled with strawberry puree and frosted with a smooth chocolate ganache. The combination of chocolate and strawberries creates a deliciously balanced flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour and serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Fresh strawberries for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between 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 before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Strawberry Filling: While the cakes cool, prepare the strawberry puree by blending fresh or frozen strawberries until smooth.
Make Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry puree on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
Frost the Cake: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate with fresh strawberries on top.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the rich chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors.