New Delhi: With Valentine’s Day celebrations in full swing, couples are eager to partake in all the festivities of this love-filled week! Valentine’s Week is celebrated from the 7th to the 14th of February each year, and many couples look forward to it all year long. It’s the perfect time to express love and affection for one another. This seven-day-long celebration is an opportunity to show your affection, romance, and gratitude towards your partner—so take it as a sign to spend some extra quality time together!
One of the best ways to enjoy this time is by cooking together! In the spirit of Valentine’s Week, why not make something as sweet as your relationship? This 14th of February, bake this Valentine’s Day special Chocolate Strawberry Cake with your bae! With this recipe, you’ll get to devour the most decadent, heavenly Chocolate Strawberry Cake ever.
Valentine’s Day Special Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe
This indulgent Valentine’s Day special Chocolate Strawberry Cake is perfect to make with your bae this 14th of February! The chocolate-and-strawberry combo is unbeatable, and its delicious taste will leave you craving more.
Ingredients for Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Gather these ingredients in the right quantities before starting your Valentine’s Day special Chocolate Strawberry Cake!
For the Cake:
- Butter, for greasing
- 1 ¾ cups (225 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (64 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, at cool room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
For the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 6 cups (750 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 sticks (452 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup seedless strawberry preserves
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Red gel food colouring (optional)
- Chocolate-covered strawberries, for garnish
How to Make Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Follow these steps carefully to create the most scrumptious Chocolate Strawberry Cake for Valentine’s!
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour two (8-inch) round cake pans.
Dry Ingredients
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Add salt and whisk to combine.
Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl or measuring jug, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Mixing
- Set the mixer to low speed and slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Pour in the hot coffee while the mixer is still on low speed and stir until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. (Avoid overmixing—the batter should be thin and runny.)
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. (The cakes may sink slightly in the middle due to their moist texture.)
Cooling and Firming
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate or freeze the cakes until they are firm to the touch.
For the Buttercream
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the sugar and butter on low speed until well blended.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes until the mixture is ultra-light and smooth.
- Add the strawberry preserves, salt, and vanilla extract, then beat on medium for 1 minute.
- If using, add ¼ teaspoon of red gel food colouring and mix until evenly combined. Adjust the colouring if needed.
Assembling the Cake
- Place the first cake layer (flat side up) on a cake stand or serving plate.
- Using an offset spatula, spread ⅓ of the frosting over the top, pushing it past the edges.
- Place the second cake layer on top, flat side up.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to the top and sides of the cake. (When scraping away excess frosting, avoid mixing crumb-coated frosting with clean frosting.)
- Refrigerate or freeze the cake until the frosting is firm.
- Once firm, spread the remaining frosting evenly over the cake, smoothing out imperfections with an offset spatula.
Final Touches
Decorate your Valentine’s Day special Chocolate Strawberry Cake with sprinkles and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Slice, serve, and indulge in this divine, rich cake with your bae this Valentine’s! ❤️
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special by baking a decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cake with your bae! This rich, moist, and luscious dessert is the ultimate way to celebrate love. ❤️ Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
