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Strawberry Chocolate Drip Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 550
A decadent layered cake featuring rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, and luscious whipped cream, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Frosting & Toppings

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries halved

Optional Garnish

  • Chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla. Combine with dry, then add boiling water. Divide batter and bake for 30-35 mins.
  • Cool cakes completely. Whip heavy cream, sugar, vanilla until stiff peaks form. Layer cake with cream and strawberries, then cover with remaining cream.
  • Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, sit 2 mins, stir until glossy. Drizzle ganache along edges for drips. Decorate with strawberries and chocolate shavings. Chill before serving.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, chocolate, strawberry