Name: Red Velvet Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 ½ cups cake flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Red food coloring, as needed; 2 quarts fresh strawberries, divided (8–10 sliced for filling, remainder for garnish); 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ to ¾ cup powdered sugar (to taste); 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips; ½ cup heavy cream

Red Velvet Strawberry Cake

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Layers of fluffy red velvet cake, whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and a drizzle of rich chocolate ganache—this cake is a dreamy dessert for any occasion.

Author: Ella
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Yield: 12 servings (1 double-layer cake)
Category: Desserts & Sweets
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

➤ For the Cake Layers:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2 ½ cups cake flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Red food coloring, as needed

2 quarts fresh strawberries, divided (8–10 sliced for filling, remainder for garnish)

➤ For the Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons cornstarch

½ to ¾ cup powdered sugar (to taste)

➤ For the Ganache:

1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Prep: Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Make Cake Batter:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

Mix vinegar and cocoa powder into a paste; stir into butter mixture.

Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together.

Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter.

Stir in vanilla and enough red food coloring to achieve desired color.

Bake Cakes:

Divide batter evenly between pans.

Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool in pans for 30 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare Strawberries:

Hull and slice 8–10 strawberries for filling. Reserve whole strawberries for garnish.

Make Whipped Cream:

In a chilled bowl, beat cream, cornstarch, and powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Do not overbeat.

Make Ganache:

Heat cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate and let sit 10 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool before drizzling.

Assemble Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the whipped cream on top.

Arrange sliced strawberries over cream.

Top with second cake layer and spread remaining whipped cream on top.

Arrange whole strawberries in center. Drizzle cooled ganache over cake.

Chill & Serve:

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within a few hours of assembly.

Notes

Assemble close to serving time for best texture.

Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2–3 days.

Adjust powdered sugar in whipped cream based on sweetness preference.

Find it online: https://elladishes.com/red-velvet-strawberry-cake/