Box of Chocolates Cake

Name: Box of Chocolates Cake
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature); 2.33 oz granulated sugar ((1/3 cup)); 2.5 oz brown sugar ((1/3 cup packed)); 1 large egg (at room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 fl oz buttermilk ((1/2 cup) at room temperature); 2 oz sour cream ((1/4 cup) at room temperature); 1 TBSP water (or coffee); 4 oz all-purpose flour ((7/8 cup)); 1.5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder ((1/2 cup)); ¾ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; 4 fl oz pasteurized liquid egg whites ((1/2 cup, see Note below)); 16 oz powdered sugar ((4 cups)); 1/4 tsp salt; 16 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature (4 sticks)); 1 TBSP vanilla extract; 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries; 5 oz fresh strawberries (coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)); 20 paper candy cups; 8 oz chocolate candy coating melts; Homemade or store-bought truffles; 1 lb red fondant

Instructions

Prep:3hCook:25min

Why give a box of chocolates when you can give a box of chocolates CAKE instead? This beautiful dessert is two treats in one—a chocolate cake filled with strawberry buttercream and fresh strawberries, plus gourmet chocolates on top! Even the candy wrappers are made of chocolate! It’s a gorgeous treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:03:22 GMT