Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes, where rich chocolate cake meets luscious strawberry buttercream and a glossy ganache. These irresistible mini desserts are perfect for any occasion, be it Valentine’s Day, weddings, or simply to impress loved ones. Their elegant presentation and decadent flavor make them a showstopper that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to customize and fun to bake, these mini cakes offer a rewarding experience for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

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9 oz unsalted butter
7 oz granulated sugar
3 large eggs
12 oz buttermilk
11.75 oz all-purpose flour
4.5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
9 large egg whites
1 lb unsalted butter (for frosting)
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
Fresh strawberries for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pans.
In a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, and water; gradually mix into the butter mixture.
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
Divide batter among pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the strawberry buttercream, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Incorporate softened butter and strawberry flavoring.
Assemble cooled cakes with layers of strawberry buttercream in between and cover with chocolate ganache.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cake (75g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg