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Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake Recipe

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“Although I have some great ‘from-scratch’ recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become a popular groom’s cake that gets more attention than the wedding cake.”

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Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
FROSTING:
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup 2% milk
GARNISHES:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioner's sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Beat in milk until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Pipe or spoon melted chocolate onto waxed paper in decorative designs; let stand until set. Arrange strawberries on top of cake.
For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing ganache to drape down the sides. Top with chocolate garnishes. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 917 calories, 56 g fat (31 g saturated fat), 179 mg cholesterol, 681 mg sodium, 103 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p47

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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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

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