Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cake
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup strawberry purée (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
½ cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
A few drops red or pink food color (optional)
For the Ganache Glow
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter (for shine)
For the Strawberry Filling
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
For Assembly
Fresh strawberries, halved
Whipped cream or buttercream (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in strawberry purée, vanilla, and buttermilk.
Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake 22–26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely. - Strawberry Blush Filling
Mix chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
Let sit 10–15 minutes until juicy. - Chocolate Ganache Glow
Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate.
Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Stir in butter for a glossy finish.
Let cool until slightly thickened but still pourable. - Assemble the Cake
Place the first cake layer on a plate.
Spread a layer of whipped cream or buttercream (optional), then spoon on the juicy strawberry filling.
Add the second sponge layer.
Pour the ganache glow over the top, letting it drip beautifully down the sides.
Decorate with fresh strawberries.
Serve & Enjoy
A slice that kisses the tongue with berry sweetness, soft sponge, and silky chocolate.