Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake Recipe

Reviewed on May. 13, 2013 by annettegalloway

I have made this several times and it is excellent! I've made both cupcakes and cakes using this recipe...the only problem i have is that the cake always falls once i remove it from the oven...does anyone else have this problem? I tried lowering the oven temp to 325 and baking it a few minutes longer but it still falls...any suggestions?

Reviewed on May. 03, 2013 by samanthacomeaux

Love, love, LOVE it!!!! only change I would make is using Chocolate Mouse for icing, color and taste work perfect with the rich Ganache!! remember, DON'T put the piped swirls in the freezer to set them, they will be too soft at room temp.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by Shastay

LOVED IT

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by ekladar

I have been making this cake for over a year now. Lets just say anytime one of my kids or nieces or nephews have a birthday coming up they ALWAYS request I make this. I have doctored it occasionally substituting strong coffee for the water, & 1 TBL of coffee liquor & 1 tsp of instant coffee grounds to the cake part. I have also added the liquor to the frosting & ganache. I don't drink coffee myself but it really brings out the chocolate flavor! I have also substituted the strawberries with raspberries if they look better at the store, I have also added raspberries in between the layers & I have chocolate dipped them on occasion to change it up a bit. Once you make this you will make it again~ Enjoy!

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2012 by lovealwaysvmc

I first had to make this cake for a christmas party. People loved it and I have been making it ever since. For the past couple years everytime someone has a party they call me for this cake. It is delicious. Very rich. Easy to make and it looks like it takes forever. I haven't met anyone who dislikes this cake.

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2012 by tj4mga

My family loves this cake. I have made it for birthdays and as a grooms cake. I wish I would have thought to dip the strawberries first, because that was my only complaint-that the berries release their juices when they touch the frosting. I will continue to make this cake...fantastic

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by crystal_marie111

This is the most chocolate you can get in 1 recipe. My husband doesn't like chocolate, chocolate, chocolate anything, but he loved this cake. the cake it's self was so moist and the frosting I now make anytime I want choclate frosting. I've made this cake for a baby shower, and my church, everyone who tries it loves it.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by abrgs

Not giving it 5 stars because the frosting is just too much for this cake - too sweet (and trust me, I love chocolate!). I put this in a bundt pan and drizzed the ganache over the top. Used the berries as a side garnise as well. No need for the other frosting - was amazing without. And, much simpler!!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2012 by Ashley k.

I made it with raspberries and it was amazing! Much better than the strawberries.

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2012 by Ashley k.

I made it with raspberries and it was amazing! Much better than the strawberries.

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2012 by Ashley k.

I made it with raspberries and it was amazing! Much better than the strawberries.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by liliant

This cake was delicious and everybody loved it. But I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong with the frosting, it comes out too soft. How many sticks of butter should I be using?

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by liliant

This cake was delicious and everybody loved it. But I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong with the frosting, it comes out too soft. How many sticks of butter should I be using?

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by marrisa_s

This was so delicious!!! The combination of chocolate and strawberry is amazing and I got many compliments on it! The only problem I had was with the chocolate garnishes, I got them made and on the cake but they got all droopy and wouldn't stay up after only a couple minutes. Also if you make this in advance I would follow GeorgeAnne's advice about dipping the strawberries first because I didn't and they did leak onto the frosting, but it was still delicious :)

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2012 by Yume-chan

This caught my eye when I was looking for a cake to make for my mom's birthday. Amazing! Made it a few times since then and have gotten a few (joking) marriage proposals because of this cake, it was that good! So rich and decadent. I used frozen strawberries because they looked prettier. And I did notice that I had way too much frosting. If you want to make this cake even easier than it already is, just get some basic milk chocolate frosting (I used Betty Crocker) and use that instead. Tasted exactly the same ;)

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by GeorgeAnne

Should clarify on the frosting..when I make the 9 inch cake I cut the butter in half. I make the full pound of butter with 8 cups of confectioners sugar and 1 1/2 cups of cocoa when I make a 12 inch layer(double the cake recipe)cake. Plenty of frosting for the big cake.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by GeorgeAnne

I have been making this cake since in appeared in the TOH magazine a few years ago. It is the most requested birthday cake in my family. Made one for an auction to raise money for our youth at church...it sold for $80. I do put 8 cups of confectioners sugar in the icing when I make it. Also, if you dip the stem end of the strawberries in melted chocolate and let them cool on wax paper, they don't leak on the icing when you make this cake in advance. This one is really worth the effort.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by FLSunqueen

This cake was so easy to make and an absolute hit of the party!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by rainbowpsl2000

I have made this cake several times and it gets raves galore. Was told by an elderly gent' that it was by far the best chocalate cake ever. I have to agree, it is moist and no-one would ever guess it begins with a cake mix. There is never any left overs.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by sstetzel

lillith129

Can anyone tell me how to make the decorative curly chocolate?

Those are super easy!  Take some chocolate candy making wafers and place them in a zip lock bag, place the bag in a cup of water for a minute or so - just long enough to melt the chocolate.  Snip a tiny corner off the bottom of the bag and make some decorative swirls on a wax paper covered baking sheet.  Pop the sheet in the freezer for a few minutes and they'll set right up nicely.  You can peel them off and place them where ever you want them!

I've done letters and put them on dishes of pudding topped with whipped cream for a fancy (and EASY) treat!

Give it a try!

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by lillith129

awesome cake! Can anyone tell me how to make the decorative curly chocolate?

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by jicook13

The look of the cake will impress. It was too much chocolate for my taste. I will make the ganache to dip in strawberries and I will make the garnishes again.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by blondie478

Pure yumminess

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by bancheta86

Amazing taste, and does not taste like a box cake, I have made it several times. I just leave out the decorative swirls they just melt every time I try to make them.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by MissBridgid

I used all the ingrediants and followed the recipe exactly except that I coundn't find my cake carrier so at the last minute I made them into cupcakes. They were perfect!! It made exactly 24 cupcakes that I baked at the same temp as the recipe and 18 minutes of baking was just right. I had so many people tell me that it was the best cupcake they ever had! I took me all day to make them since I have little ones at home but it was so worth it! If you try this recipe you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to make them for Christmas Eve.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by 25kevin

The cake was tasty - did not taste like a box mix. The frosting was soft, easy to spread. Would need chilling on a summer day!

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by niteshrd

tasty..

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by niteshrd

Good..

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by GooFan

love this recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by Joy2448

I made this cake for my sons high school graduation party. It was awesome! Everyone loved it. So fun to make. It was ALMOST too pretty to eat! Can't wait to make again.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by rgardner2

There really is no other choc cake recipe tha compairs. I leave off the strawberries and add just a sprinkle of sea salt in the middle and on the top. YUM!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2011 by sdeb

Try using coffee instead of the water, OMGOSH GOOD!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2011 by janer01

This frosting has a POUND of butter in it. But you know what? This frosting is AMAZING. The ganache just puts it over the top. But the frosting... my oh my. Use it on your own choc cake recipe if you aren't sure about the cake part.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Chef Amy Theel

I love this cake. Any time I need a chocolate cake this is the one I make. I dont always use the same frosting or toppings though.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by JazLoveCakes

Best chocolate cake ever!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by caleria

I made it for a birthday and everyone went crazy for it. I will be making this again and again!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by kkutz

i made this for mother's day and a baby shower yummm best chocolate i have even made kids loved it