Ultimate Chocolate Strawberry Drip Cake
A decadent chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate frosting and a chocolate ganache drip, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgences.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk Room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Ganache and Toppings
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Use high-quality for better flavor
- 3/4 cup heavy cream Heated until steaming
- Chocolate-covered strawberries For decoration
- Chocolate bars and chocolate pieces For decoration
- Pirouette cookies or wafer rolls For decoration
- Chocolate truffles For decoration
- White chocolate drizzle For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Slowly stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. 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.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy and smooth.
- Level the cake layers if needed, then frost between the layers and around the outside of the cake.
- Chill the cake for 20 minutes before adding the ganache drip.
Ganache Drip
- Heat the heavy cream until steaming, then pour over the chocolate chips.
- Let sit for 2 minutes and stir until glossy.
- Spoon the ganache around the edges to create drips, then cover the top with more ganache.
Decoration and Serving
- Decorate with chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate bars, wafer rolls, truffles, and drizzle with white chocolate.
- Slice thick and serve slightly chilled.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Chill the cake before applying ganache to prevent it from melting into the frosting.