Choco Strawberry Bliss (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate cake layers with fresh strawberries, creamy frosting, and an irresistible ganache topping. A true crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1 cup boiling water
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
→ Frosting
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
→ Ganache
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
→ Garnish
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24 ounces strawberries
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Prepare two 9-inch pans by greasing them and dusting with flour.
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Combine the dry stuff. Toss in eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla, and beat well for 2 minutes. Mix in boiling water. Distribute evenly into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
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Whip the butter until light. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, then blend in the melted chocolate once it's cooled to room temp.
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Drizzle hot cream over chocolate and let it sit for about half a minute. Stir till smooth, then give it 5 minutes to cool.
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Stack the cake rounds with frosting in between and sliced strawberries on top of each layer. Pour ganache over the entire thing, then decorate with whole strawberries.
# Notes:
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Originally from Two Peas and Their Pod
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Let your ingredients come to room temp first
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Expect a runny cake batter