My daughter had been dreaming of eating a strawberry chocolate cake with strawberry and butterscotch filling, chocolate ganache dripping over it, and fresh strawberries on top. She envisioned it all on her own, and I thought, why not make it real and treat her on her birthday today?
So here's how I made it:
Ingredients: 🍓
For the Chocolate Cake: 🤎
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Strawberry Filling: 🍓
2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, chopped
¼ cup (50g) sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
For the Butterscotch Filling:
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Milk Chocolate Ganache: 🤎
½ cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tbsp butter
2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions 🍓
Step 1: Bake the Chocolate Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
Beat until smooth.
Gradually mix in hot coffee.
The batter will be thin—this is normal.
Divide into cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Make the Butterscotch Filling
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt. Let it cool until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Prepare the Milk Chocolate Ganache
In a small saucepan, mix condensed milk and Coca over low heat, stirring until mix.
Once mixed, heat on low and add butter and stir until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
If it’s too thick, add 1 tbsp milk at a time until you get a pourable consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract (optional).
Let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake 🤎
Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread butterscotch filling evenly over the top.
Add a layer of strawberry filling over the butterscotch.
Place the second cake layer.
A dollop of cream on top of the chocolate ganache to make a swirly effect.
Pour chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
Garnish with fresh strawberries.
A dream come true, my daughter was delighted!
Everyone enjoyed a slice!
The cake is rich, moist, and chocolatey, with sweet caramel-like butterscotch, juicy strawberries, and a smooth, creamy chocolate ganache. A sweet but decadent birthday treat! 🍓🍫✨
Have a lovely day,
Mariah 😊💗