Chocolate Drip Cake with Berries
A moist chocolate layer cake filled with whipped cream and topped with a glossy chocolate drip and fresh berries. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 10
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions, baking in two 8-inch round pans. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the whipped cream over the top, then top with the second cake layer.
- 4
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring, until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread if needed.
- 6
Top the cake with the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, arranging them in a decorative pattern.
- 7
Chill the cake for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Serving plate
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