Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Drip Cake—a rich, show-stopping treat perfect for any celebration. This stunning cake features moist chocolate layers, a vibrant strawberry buttercream made with real freeze-dried strawberries, and a glossy chocolate ganache drip. Topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries, it’s a bakery-style masterpiece you can make at home. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or any occasion that calls for something dramatic and delicious. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, Valentine’s Day treats, or an impressive dinner party finale, this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1.5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
0.5 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
0.75 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
12 fresh strawberries
0.5 cup melted chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
4. Slowly add boiling water, then stir in sour cream.
5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar gradually.
7. Mix in freeze-dried strawberry powder, vanilla, salt, and cream. Whip until light.
8. Level cakes and stack with strawberry buttercream between layers.
9. Apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
10. Add final frosting layer and smooth with spatula.
11. Heat cream and pour over chocolate; let sit 2 minutes, then stir to create ganache.
12. Cool ganache slightly and drip along edges of chilled cake. Cover the top.
13. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and place on top. Decorate as desired.
14. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Chill the cake before applying ganache for a perfect drip every time.
Use freeze-dried strawberries in frosting to avoid excess moisture.
Always dry strawberries fully before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chocolate strawberry cake, drip cake, valentine's day dessert, chocolate cake, buttercream, strawberry frosting