Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Layer Cake

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Strawberries

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
  • 5 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 cups White sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 1/8 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• About 1/2 cup strawberries, with the tops removed and sliced in half

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour or use cooking spray on two 8 or 9 round baking pans.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredient mixture and add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, then stir in the boiling water.
• Divide the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then flip them out onto a wire rack and let cool completely before continuing with assembling the cake.
• Beat butter and cream cheese for 3 minutes until fluffy. Mix in vanilla, powdered sugar and milk and beat for another 3-5 minutes.
• Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
• While the cream is heating up, put the dark chocolate chips in a small glass bowl.
• Once the cream is simmering, pour it over the chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and let cool and thicken until about room temperature.
• Place one of the chocolate cakes on a cake stand or serving dish. Spread about half of the frosting over the top of the cake.
• Place the second cake on top of your frosting layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top.
• Arrange the strawberries in the center of the top of the cake.
• Use a spoon to drizzle the ganache over the strawberries and down the sides of the cake.
• Keep the cake in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.