Red Velvet Strawberry
Red Velvet Strawberry Cake is a layered dessert with tender red velvet cake, fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and a smooth chocolate ganache finish that feels festive yet balanced.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2½ cups cake flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups full-fat buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Red food coloring as needed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries washed and dried
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease two 8-inch round pans, line with parchment, and flour the sides well.
- Beat the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the cocoa and vinegar paste until smooth.
- Sift the flour, salt, and baking soda, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, finishing with vanilla and red food coloring.
- Divide the batter evenly, smooth the tops, and bake for 25 to 28 minutes until set, then cool completely.
- Slice half of the strawberries for the filling and leave the rest whole, drying them well.
- Whip the cold cream with powdered sugar and cornstarch until stiff peaks form.
- Heat the cream, pour it over the chocolate, and stir until smooth, then cool until pourable.
- Layer the cake with whipped cream and strawberries, top with the second layer, and finish with cream, whole berries, and ganache.