Chocolate Strawberry Drip Cake (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate layers with strawberry buttercream and a rich chocolate ganache drip topped with fresh strawberries.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chocolate Cake
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220 grams all-purpose flour
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75 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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400 grams granulated sugar
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1.5 teaspoons baking soda
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1.5 teaspoons baking powder
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0.5 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs
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240 milliliters buttermilk
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120 milliliters vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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240 milliliters hot water or brewed coffee
→ Strawberry Buttercream
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225 grams unsalted butter, softened
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360 grams powdered sugar
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30 grams freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
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30 to 45 milliliters heavy cream or milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Ganache Drip
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120 milliliters heavy cream
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90 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Garnish
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Fresh strawberries
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Optional: chocolate shavings or sprinkles
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and line two or three 20-cm round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Stir in hot water or coffee, ensuring a thin batter consistency.
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Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow layers to cool completely on wire racks.
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Beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground freeze-dried strawberries. Incorporate vanilla extract and heavy cream or milk, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Layer cakes with strawberry buttercream between each. Apply a thin crumb coat over the entire cake. Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes before applying the final layer of frosting smoothly.
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Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips, and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Cool slightly before using.
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Drip the ganache gently over the chilled cake’s edges. Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Chill until serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using brewed coffee instead of water intensifies the chocolate flavor.