Description
Roses are red, this cake is too, a sweet symphony in every slice just for you. With layers of chocolate and strawberries in view, it’s a dessert that whispers, “I adore you.” 🌹🍫🍓✨
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dark Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
- 2 tsp (8g) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) strong black coffee, hot
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
For the Marshmallow Cream:
- 1 jar (about 200g) marshmallow creme or fluff
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
For the Filling and Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whole strawberries for decoration
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (113g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
Instructions
Baking the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Making the Marshmallow Cream:
- In a mixing bowl, beat marshmallow creme and butter until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
Preparing the Chocolate Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add butter and stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly before using.
Assembling the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread a layer of marshmallow cream.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream.
- Repeat with the second layer, marshmallow cream, and strawberries.
- Top with the final layer. Pour chocolate glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate with whole strawberries.
Notes
Let the cake set briefly before slicing. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. This decadent dark chocolate cake with layers of sweet marshmallow cream and fresh strawberries is a perfect way to say “I adore you.”