CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY BOMBE

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Layers of rich devil's food cake and strawberry filling are covered in a heavenly whipped cream frosting. The treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 quart fresh strawberries
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup thawed strawberry breeze juice concentrate
3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three (8- or 9-in.) round baking pans; set aside. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Divide evenly and pour into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Reserve 6-7 strawberries for garnish. Puree enough remaining strawberries to measure 1 cup; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over juice concentrate; let stand 5 minutes. Microwave on high power 1 minute. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved; set aside. In a small bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff; set aside., To prepare filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in strawberry puree. Gradually add gelatin mixture; blend until smooth. Gradually whisk in whipped cream; set aside., Line a 12-cup capacity bowl with 2-3 long sheets of plastic wrap, allowing ends of plastic to over-hang edges by at least 6 inches. (Diameter at top of bowl must be 8-1/2 or 9-1/2 inches, depending on size of baking pan.), Gently press one cake layer into bottom of prepared bowl. , Spoon about one-half of filling over cake layer in bowl; top with second cake layer. Gently press down on cake layer. Spread remaining filling over cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Gently press down. Cover cake with loose ends of plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff. Uncover top of bombe in bowl. Invert onto serving platter; remove and discard plastic wrap. Frost bombe with sweetened whipped cream., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Transfer to a heavy-duty small resealable plastic bat. Cut a tiny hole in bottom corner of bag. Gently squeeze bag and drizzle chocolate over bombe. Garnish as desired with reserved strawberries.

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SunShine
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This bombe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.


CHHOEGYAL DHOENYOE DHOENDUP
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and impressive. I will definitely be making it again.


Muhammad Nazir
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I'm allergic to strawberries, so I substituted raspberries. It turned out great! The bombe was still delicious and beautiful.


Alyssa Jason
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This bombe is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Gladswell Otieno
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this bombe was surprisingly good. The strawberries really balance out the chocolate flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Edwin Banuelos
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I love this recipe! The bombe is always a hit at parties, and it's so easy to make. I usually use frozen strawberries, which makes it even easier.


Tahirah Kroutz
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This was my first time making a bombe, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make. The bombe was a big hit at my party, and everyone raved about it.


u s
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This recipe was a disaster! The bombe turned out nothing like the picture. It was more like a chocolate soup. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kandi Hayes
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I've made this bombe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so impressive-looking, and the flavors are absolutely delicious. The only thing I would change is to use a different type of chocolate for the glaze. I found the dark chocolate to b


Sonu Harijan
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This chocolate strawberry bombe recipe is a surefire hit! The combination of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries is divine. I especially loved the crunchy biscuit base, which added a nice textural contrast. The bombe was a bit challenging to make,