I’ve been dying to use this decorating technique since I first saw it here. So when I got a last minute request for a birthday cake, I had it already planned in my head.
For some reason, the local Superstore has a plethora of strawberries in stock . . . and surprisingly, since it’s March, and not strawberry season, they are in pretty good shape! Having strawberries on hand, and chocolate in the cupboard, I set out to make a Strawberry Chocolate Cake!
I used a cupcake recipe for the cake and it came from Sprinkles via Martha Stewart. You can find it here.
The strawberry puree smelled absolutely outstanding! I immediately made a fresh strawberry daiquiri with the puree . . . no I didn’t . . . but I thought about it, but I had a cake to make!
To make the cake, I baked it in my new 6″ pan (which has come in very handy!). I made two 6″ slabs, and hollowed out each one of them like a well. Inside the “well” I poured ganache . . . mmmm! Between the two layers of cake I layered sliced strawberries. Then, the chocolate excitement was not over! Chocolate buttercream was piped using Wilton’s 1M tip to make the roses. I love the peek-a-boo strawberries on the top!
wow this cake looks absolutely gorgeous jenn, great work!
thanks kelli! and thank you for always commenting!
Your roses came out beautifully! I’ve been eager to try that technique as well, it’s such a lovely presentation. 🙂
Thank you! It is actually pretty easy…good luck!
this is beautiful!!!!
Thank you…it’s deceptively simple 🙂
Wow what a great hand eye coordination, or steady hand.. love the roses and the stawberry filling. I think strawberries will be here soon in Virginia it has been super warm spring.
Wow…spring already! I’m jealous…enjoy the freshness 🙂