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Strawberry Drip Cake Recipe

Strawberry Drip Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this Strawberry Drip Cake – a moist sponge cake infused with strawberry flavors, layered with luscious strawberry buttercream, and topped with a glossy strawberry drip ganache. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Sponge Cake (two 8-inch layers)

  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400 g) sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry puree (fresh strawberries blended smooth)

For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry puree (well strained)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)

For the Strawberry Drip Ganache

  • 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Decoration

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Extra whipped cream (optional, for piping)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in strawberry puree. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  2. Make the Strawberry Buttercream – Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Mix in strawberry puree and vanilla. If needed, add heavy cream to adjust consistency. Beat until fluffy.
  3. Make the Ganache Drip – Heat cream until hot (not boiling). Pour over white chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add a drop of pink food coloring for a brighter drip effect. Allow to cool slightly until it thickens but still flows.
  4. Assemble the Cake – Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a cake board, spread frosting evenly, then top with the second layer. Frost the entire cake smoothly with the strawberry buttercream. Chill 15–20 minutes. Pour the ganache around the edges so it drips down, then spread over the top. Pipe swirls of whipped cream or extra buttercream on top. Decorate with fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add a bit of strawberry extract.
  • Chill the cake before applying the drip for neater results.
  • Use firm, fresh strawberries for the topping so they don’t bleed juice onto the frosting.

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Keywords: Strawberry Drip Cake, Sponge Cake, Buttercream Frosting, Ganache Drip, Dessert Recipe

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