Summer time means strawberries! Lots of strawberries! I put them to good use with this Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Cake!
Last week I had a birthday. I am offically one year away from the big 4-0. My week kind of started with a big bang and ended that way as well.
What I really wanted to do was just eat cake. So I decided to make myself one. My hubby insisted on going and buying me one and I said no way!
I enjoy making cakes but I just do not do it too often because I really do not need cake lying around my house.
Well this year I jumped at the chance to make my own cake mainly because I wanted to share cake with you all! And so I could eat it. That’s okay, right?
Anyways this cake is pretty basic and simple. I used a boxed cake mix, which I think I decided I am going to start trying to make my cake homemade. That’s for next time though.
This time I used just what I had on hand. A white cake mix. Then I decided I wanted to add strawberries. They are my favorite fruit and I can not get enough of them. Besides I am kind of in love with putting them on top of desserts, like on these pound cake cups.
One thing I would recommend about this cake is not to use a cake mix that has pudding in the mix. It can make the cake crumble and you don’t want that to happen!
I am completely in love with ganache right now! I love making it because it is so easy and the taste is out of this world! You are definitely going to want to try it!
Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Cake
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 18.25 ounce box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup oil
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 12 ounce bag semi sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Prepare two 8 inch round cake pans by spraying the bottom and sides with non stick cooking spray or grease with butter.
- In mixer add cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Mix for two minutes.
- Pour evenly into pans and bake for 22-28 mintues or until tooth pick inserted into cake comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate until ganache is finished.
For the ganache:
- Add butter and heavy cream to a small pot. Allow to come to a boil over medium heat.
- Take off heat and stir in chocolate morsels until completely smooth.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
To layer the cake:
- Place one layer on plate. Pour ganache over the first layer. Smooth with spatula. Cover the sides with ganache.
- Place strawberries in a circle on top of the first layer.
- Add second layer. Pour ganache over the second layer. Smooth with spatula. Cover the sides with ganache.
- Top with the remaining strawberries! ENJOY!
More cakes from around the web:
Banana Split Cake from Shugary Sweets
Cherry Upside Down Cake from Love Bakes Good Cakes
Vanilla and Fresh Berry Naked Cake from First Year Blog
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Martha @ A Family Feast
Sounds like a perfect birthday cake – especially that ganache1
Nancy P.
It was perfect!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
I am all about making my own birthday cake! This looks great! And you are right, summer means lots of strawberries 🙂 Happy Birthday!
Nancy P.
Thanks Kacey!
Stephanie
Happy birthday! I am allllll about the ganache! My favorite 🙂
Nancy P.
Thanks Stephanie!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Oh my gosh! What a perfect birthday cake, Nancy! My birthday is next month and I insist on making my own cake too! 🙂 I think I just found my birthday cake too!
Nancy P.
Yay for summer birthdays!
Paula - bell'alimento
I totally make my cake too ; ) This looks delicious.
Nancy P.
Thanks Paula!
The Food Hunter
that ganache sounds yummy!
Nancy P.
So yummy!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles
I heard chocolate ganache and I popped right over. Happy Belated Birthday! I’m sure you enjoyed this beautiful cake. . .because who wouldn’t? Looks delicious!
Nancy P.
Thanks so much Sara!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Looks like the perfect way to celebrate a birthday!
Nancy P.
Definitely perfect! Thanks Becca!
Rachael Yerkes
This cake is gorgeous! I would definitely love it for a birthday!
Nancy P.
It was just perfect for the day!
Nutmeg Nanny
What a gorgeous looking cake! Love that thick ganache frosting…..yum!
Nancy P.
I am all about the ganache!
Sara
This looks super delicious, happy birthday! I always make my own cake too, so much better than store bought!
Nancy P.
So much better for sure! Thanks!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
This cake looks AMAZING!! I love ganache….especially with strawberries….and with the cake? So delicious!
Nancy P.
They go so well together, right?
Tonia from TheGunnySack
Happy 40th!! This looks like the perfect cake to celebrate with. It’s got chocolate and strawberries so you know it has to be fantastic.
Nancy P.
Totally fantastic!
Joan Hayes
Happy Birthday! What a delicious looking cake!
Nancy P.
Thanks lady! It was fun to make!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I can’t believe you’re almost 40 – you look so young! I love this cake – so mouth-watering!
Nancy P.
Awe thanks so much Ashley!
Becky | The Cookie Rookie
OMG…this looks SO good!!!!!! That ganach!
Kelley
Happy birthday friend!! And this cake! (Insert heart eye emoji here!)
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
Looks like a great cake – love the chocolate and berries! What are you going to make for the big 4-0??
Cookin Canuck
Happy belated birthday! There is no better way to celebrate than with a homemade cake. The strawberry-chocolate combo is always a favorite.
Anita
What a perfect birthday cake! I love strawberries and chocolate together so this is amazing!
marcie
This cake is so gorgeous, Nancy, and I think ganache is one of the best ways to frost a cake! This is one elegant dessert. 🙂