Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
For the Strawberry Cream Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For the Chocolate Ganache
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
For Decoration
Fresh strawberries
Chocolate shavings or curls
Chocolate frosting, as needed
Instructions
Bake the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth and fairly thin.
Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely.
Make the strawberry filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix well. Pour in the heavy cream and whip until thick and fluffy. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Assemble: Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of strawberry cream over it. Add the second cake layer and cover the cake with chocolate frosting.
Make the ganache: Heat the heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir until completely smooth.
Let the ganache cool slightly, then spoon it around the edges of the cake to create the chocolate drips. Spread the remaining ganache over the top.
Decorate with fresh strawberries, chocolate frosting rosettes, and chocolate shavings.
Chill the cake for 30–60 minutes before slicing.
🍓🍫 Chocolate Strawberry Drip Cake
