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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Cake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Wire rack
  • 1 Serrated knife
  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and halved
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing slowly until smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling and pour over chopped chocolate.
  • Whisk the mixture until smooth and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Once cakes are cooled, use a serrated knife to level the tops if needed.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream over it.
  • Arrange strawberry halves over the whipped cream layer evenly.
  • Add the second cake layer on top and spread chocolate ganache over it.
  • Garnish with additional strawberries if desired and chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe, as this helps them combine more smoothly. If you want a richer chocolate flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Make sure to chill the cake thoroughly after assembly to allow the ganache to set and the flavors to meld together.
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