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Slices of moist Dark Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Buttercream and chocolate ganache drip.

Dark Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Buttercream


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  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, moist dark chocolate cake layered with fluffy, fresh strawberry buttercream and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache drip.


Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1½ cups special dark cocoa powder
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp kosher salt
4 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup warm water
½ cup Kahlua
½ tsp espresso powder
½ cup canola oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
4 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup very finely diced strawberries (patted dry)
5–7 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
Fresh strawberries for garnish


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray three 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray and line with parchment.
Step 2: Whisk flour, sugar, both cocoas, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined in a large bowl.
Step 3: Mix in eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, Kahlua, and the warm water mixed with espresso powder just until combined.
Step 4: Divide batter evenly and bake 25–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 5: Cool cakes in pans for 20 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 6: Beat butter until fluffy, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix in diced strawberries and cream until airy.
Step 7: Stack cake layers with generous frosting between each, then frost the outside smoothly.
Step 8: Heat cream for ganache, pour over chocolate chips, rest 1 minute, whisk smooth, then drip over cooled cake.
Step 9: Decorate with frosting swirls and fresh strawberries.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are extremely finely diced and patted very dry to maintain the stability of the buttercream.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 645 kcal
  • Sugar: 62g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 88g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg
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