Who dropped the BOMB??
That’s the big question!
I wouldn’t mind THIS bomb dropping into my mouth!
At first the dark chocolate outer shell will melt on your mouth, but watch out for the second bite of strawberry mousse.
This bomb cake will explode in your mouth with flavor!
Everyone loved this Chocolate Strawberry Bomb Cake!
I hope that it’s decadent enough for the Capitol!
This Friday (the 23ed) is the LAST day for the Hunger Games Giveaway! Go do it NOW!! (Thank you)
To make this Bomb Cake you will need:
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Here’s what you do:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move the rack to the lower half of the oven.
Grease an 18×13 inch jelly roll pan. Grease the bottom, then add parchment paper, then grease the paper.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
In your electric mixer, beat the 5 eggs. Gradually add sugar. Whip until very thick and frothy. This may take up to 8 to 10 minutes. Then add in vanilla.
Sift the dry ingredients into the egg mixture. I used a little strainer as my sifter and it works out great. You basically don’t want lumps to form.
Then fold the egg and flour to combine. No stirring or mixing! Fold gently. You want to keep all that air in the mixture as possible.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
While it’s cooking, prepare parchment paper in the counter greased with some shortening.
When done, immediately flip over on to the parchment paper. (This was the most difficult task)
Let it cool for 15 minutes, then cut 18 1-inch wide strips in the cake. I used a pizza cutter.
Line a 1 1/2 quart bowl with plastic wrap leaving excess over the edges.
Line to bowl with the strips. Pack them tightly, no gaps.
Trim the edges as needed.
To make the Strawberry Filling, here’s what you need:
1 packet (2.5 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cup heavy cream (divided)
1/3 cup sugar
pinch of salt
10 – 12 strawberries
Here’s what you do:
Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small saucepan and let sit until softened; about 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of the heavy cream, sugar, and salt and heat over low heat, stirring constantly until all is dissolved. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Clean and hull strawberries and place into food processor. Puree and then strain out 1 cup of strawberry pulp. I used the small metal strainer for this over a measuring cup.
Place the gelatin mixture bowl into an ice bath and add the strawberry puree. Stir until mixture is at room temperature; about 5 minutes.
Now, make some whipped cream. With the remaining 3/4 cup of cream, whisk in electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Fold whipped cream into strawberry gelatin until combined.
Add to the cake-lined bowl and cover with the remaining strips of cake. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for 3 hours to firm up.
Here’s what you need for the Chocolate Glaze:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Make the Glaze:
Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds at 70% power. Stir and continue heating until melted and smooth.
Get Bomb out of fridge and carefully flip over on to a wire rack with a cookie sheet underneath.
The plastic wrap did make it a bit hard to do, but it came out after a little working.
Pour the glaze over the cake and coat all sides.
I rocked the cake from side to side to ensure and even coating.
Place back in the fridge and allow for the chocolate shell to firm up.
Then, using two spatulas, carefully lift off the rack and place on a cake platter.
Slice and enjoy!
I found this recipe in the Cook’s County Chocolate Dessert Magazine.
I think the people in the Capitol would definitely approve! Don’t you?
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Beth @ Hungry Happenings says
March 23, 2012 at 2:11 amYum! I also love the cake plate you served it on. It is so cool.
Addicted to Recipes says
March 23, 2012 at 4:25 amLooks great as always!
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Have a super night!
Winnie says
March 23, 2012 at 8:32 amI would actually looooooooove it if this bomb dropped into my mouth!
It looks so good and I really like chocolate with strawberries
It's a mouth-watering cake
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
March 23, 2012 at 4:24 pmthat sounds great, but I would so make chocolate mouse, fruit has never been my friend in deserts;p
Dawn @ DJs Sugar shack says
March 24, 2012 at 1:08 amAll I can say is YUM!
Julie says
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Rose says
March 26, 2012 at 3:26 amHow yummy dose that look! I am so wanting a bite right now. I think you have a great blog. I'm a new follower. I would love it if you could come stop by my new blog and see if you would like to follow me too. @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
You can link up to my Sunday party while you are there.
Erin says
March 26, 2012 at 2:23 pmWOW! Look at that! Amazing!
4 Sisters @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says
March 26, 2012 at 9:46 pmThis looks fabulous! We have our first ever Beautify It Monday link party going on now and we'd love for you to stop by and link up @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com
Barrett Family says
March 27, 2012 at 2:46 amThat sounds divine!
New follower from Crazy for Crust. I, too have recently found a passion for baking so I look forward to sharing my tasty treats.
Allison
http://barretts1234.blogspot.com/
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
March 27, 2012 at 3:45 pmWow that looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Trish - Sweetology101 says
March 28, 2012 at 2:22 amWhat a fun, neat lookin cake! Great job.
Kara at Petals to Picots says
March 28, 2012 at 1:46 pmWow!! This looks amazing! I am featuring you at my I Love Fridays Link party this week!! Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Congrats and thanks for linking up!
Michelle says
March 29, 2012 at 12:55 amOh goodness that looks so good! 🙂
Nicola says
March 29, 2012 at 10:34 amSounds amazing! Pinned and I can't wait to try it for myself.
The Daily Smash says
March 29, 2012 at 2:48 pmThese look yummy. Just found your blog its so fun.. Come and check out my blog
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Have a great day
Miz Helen says
March 30, 2012 at 8:53 pmHi Karyn,
This is a Bomb and one that I can't wait to create, it looks awesome! Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Jocelyn says
April 3, 2012 at 2:36 amYou can drop that kind of bomb on me any day of the week!!! This is such an awesome and stunning looking cake…definitely Capitol worthy!!!!
Taylor says
April 9, 2012 at 1:30 amThis looks amazing!! I love the surprise of the middle. I would love for you to link this with my Unveil Your Genius link party.
http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/04/unveil-your-genius-link-party-5.html
Happy Sunday!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
April 21, 2012 at 2:36 pmOh my gosh this looks incredible! I suspect it's going to be a little dangerous visiting here but well worth the risk. Now following you 🙂
search says
October 19, 2015 at 10:08 pmYou actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be really
something which I think I would never understand.
It seems too complex and extremely broad for me.
I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get
the hang of it!