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Perfect Valentines Chocolate Strawberry Drip Cakes

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A quick and easy romantic dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, fresh strawberry filling, and a silky chocolate ganache drip, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 3/4 cups (220g)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 3/4 cup (65g)
  • Baking powder – 1 1/2 tsp
  • Baking soda – 1 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp
  • Granulated sugar – 1 1/2 cups (300g)
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Whole milk – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Vegetable oil – 1/2 cup (120ml)
  • Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
  • Boiling water – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Fresh strawberries – 2 cups, hulled and sliced
  • Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
  • Fresh lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Heavy cream – 3/4 cup (180ml)
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 1/2 cups (270g)
  • Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp, softened
  • Fresh whole strawberries for topping
  • Optional: edible rose petals or chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or mixer on low speed. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Carefully pour in the boiling water and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate.
  9. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Stir in softened butter.
  10. Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry filling over the cake, then add a thin layer of ganache or frosting if desired. Top with the second cake layer.
  11. Pour the ganache over the top, letting it drip naturally down the sides. Use an offset spatula to encourage drips if needed.
  12. Arrange fresh whole strawberries on top, adding edible rose petals or chocolate shavings for a romantic touch.
  13. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the ganache before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free all-purpose flour. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Let cake layers cool completely before applying ganache to prevent sliding. Warm ganache gently if it becomes too thick while working.

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Keywords: Valentine's Day, chocolate cake, strawberry cake, drip cake, romantic dessert, easy dessert, chocolate ganache, fresh strawberries

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