Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Whipped Cream Cake with Strawberries. Featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious chocolate whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, all topped with a silky chocolate ganache, this dessert is perfect for any celebration. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this stunning cake is a showstopper that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup soured milk (add 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to milk)
1 cup black coffee
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Whipped Cream Filling:
2 cups dark chocolate chips (50% cocoa or higher)
2 rounded tbsp icing sugar
2 cups whipping cream
For the Chocolate Ganache Glaze:
¾ cup chocolate chips
1½ tbsp corn syrup
3 tbsp butter
For Assembly:
2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch cake pans. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, soured milk, black coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes. Divide the batter between the pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Chocolate Whipped Cream Filling: Scald ½ cup of whipping cream. Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Whip the remaining 1½ cups of cream with icing sugar to firm peaks. Fold in the melted chocolate in three portions.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache Glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in corn syrup. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a plate and spread a thin layer of whipped cream filling. Arrange strawberries on top, and cover with more whipped cream. Refrigerate to set. Add the second cake layer, then pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with strawberries if desired.
Notes
Soured Milk: To sour milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Make-Ahead: The cake layers, whipped cream filling, and ganache can be made a day in advance. Store the assembled cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving