Chocolate Marble Strawberry Drip Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions with its stunning marble design and decadent ganache.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the chocolate buttercream
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the ganache and decoration
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries
- White chocolate melts
- Chocolate curls or shards
- Chocolate wafer sticks
- Extra ganache for swirling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch 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, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the hot coffee and stir until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Making the chocolate buttercream
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and apply a smooth coat around the outside, creating a textured finish.
- Chill the cake for 20 minutes before adding the ganache.
Making the ganache and decoration
- Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until glossy.
- Spoon the ganache around the top edge to create drips and spread additional ganache over the top.
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle across the top. Use a toothpick to create a marbled design.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries, chocolate shards, curls, and wafer sticks.
- Refrigerate briefly before slicing.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill ganache to create defined drips and feel free to experiment with fruits.