Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Bouquet Cake
A luscious and elegant cake featuring moist layers, creamy frosting, and a stunning bouquet of chocolate-dipped strawberries on top. Perfect for parties and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- About 25 medium fresh strawberries, washed and dried thoroughly
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Optional: white chocolate for drizzling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy using a mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between. Dip each strawberry, leaving green stem visible, and place on parchment paper to set. Optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate. Let cool completely until chocolate hardens.
- Beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add heavy cream or milk to reach spreading consistency. Chill if too soft.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add second cake layer and cover entire cake with frosting smoothly.
- Arrange chocolate-dipped strawberries on top like a floral bouquet. Use toothpicks if needed to secure berries in place.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Let cake layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. For best texture, dip strawberries the day before and let chocolate set overnight. If frosting is too soft, chill briefly or add a little more powdered sugar. Use toothpicks to secure strawberries if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Protein: 5
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