Description
Delightful mini cakes combining rich chocolate and luscious strawberry buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (for puree and decoration)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix with eggs and water until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Pour the batter into the mini cake pans, filling them halfway, and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Once baked, let the mini cakes cool completely in the pans.
- For the strawberry buttercream, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar. Gradually add strawberry puree until you reach your desired flavor and consistency.
- When the cakes are cool, slice each one in half horizontally. Spread a generous layer of strawberry buttercream between the two cake layers.
- Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until it’s steaming. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each mini cake into the chocolate ganache and let them set for a few minutes.
- For the final touch, top each mini cake with a fresh chocolate-dipped strawberry.
- Serve and enjoy your beautiful mini cakes!
Notes
Store cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; top strawberries should be added just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry dessert, mini cakes, baking, celebration dessert