Chocolate Strawberry Drip Celebration Cake

This stunning Chocolate Strawberry Drip Celebration Cake features a tall chocolate cake layered with strawberry mousse and finished with a beautiful pink strawberry ganache drip. It’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion.

The recipe combines rich chocolate flavors with the sweetness of strawberries, creating a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Elegant Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe

This celebration cake is composed of moist chocolate layers filled with light and airy strawberry mousse. The pink strawberry ganache drip adds a visually appealing touch, making it a centerpiece for any gathering. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Strawberry Mousse:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1 tablespoon gelatin dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
For the Strawberry Ganache Drip:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup strawberry puree
Pink food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
Fresh strawberries for topping
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water until combined. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the Strawberry Mousse: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in the strawberry puree and dissolved gelatin until well combined. Refrigerate until set.
Assemble the Cake: Level the cooled chocolate cake layers if necessary. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of strawberry mousse on top, and repeat with the second layer. Place the third layer on top and refrigerate to set.
Prepare the Strawberry Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over white chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth, then mix in strawberry puree and food coloring if desired. Allow to cool slightly.
Drip the Ganache: Pour the ganache over the top of the chilled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the top if needed.
Decorate: Top the cake with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Slice and serve.