Delicious Strawberry & Chocolate Layer Cake

Delicious Strawberry & Chocolate Layer Cake



Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2½ tsp baking powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1½ cups buttermilk

1 cup hot coffee or hot water

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For the Chocolate Whipped Frosting:

2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

½ cup powdered sugar

½ cup cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

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For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

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For the Fruit Filling and Decoration:

2–3 cups fresh strawberries, halved

1–2 cups fresh blueberries

Optional: chocolate curls or sprinkles for topping

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Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, salt).

3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add buttermilk.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then slowly mix in hot coffee.

5. Divide evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.

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2. Prepare the Whipped Chocolate Frosting:

1. Beat cold cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Keep chilled until ready to assemble.

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3. Make the Ganache Drip:

1. Heat cream until just steaming.

2. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute, then stir smooth.

3. Cool slightly before using.

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4. Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a stand. Spread frosting evenly and top with chopped strawberries and blueberries.

2. Repeat with the second and third layers.

3. Top the final layer with whipped frosting swirls.

4. Pour ganache gently over the top, letting it drip naturally down the sides.

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5. Garnish:

Pile fresh whole strawberries and blueberries on top.

Add chocolate curls or sprinkles for extra touch.

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Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean layers.