A beautiful cake with strawberry buttercream and a chocolate ganache drip!
It looks like you’re making a beautiful cake with strawberry buttercream and a chocolate ganache drip! Here’s how everything comes together:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
6 cups powdered sugar
4 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup finely diced strawberries
5–7 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Fresh strawberries for topping
1 large piping bag fitted with a star tip
1 large ice cream scooper
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 large squeeze bottle
Instructions:
1. Make the Strawberry Buttercream:
In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract and diced strawberries.
Slowly add heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Continue mixing for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just steaming (don’t boil!).
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly before transferring to a squeeze bottle.
3. Assemble the Cake:
Frost your cake with the strawberry buttercream using an offset spatula.
Use the piping bag with a star tip to add decorative swirls.
Drizzle the cooled chocolate ganache over the edges using a squeeze bottle.
Top with fresh strawberries for a gorgeous finish!