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Delicious Dark Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

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Delicious Homemade Dark Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Buttercream recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups flour (about 360 grams)
  • 3 cups sugar (about 600 grams)
  • 1½ cups special dark cocoa powder (about 150 grams)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (about 50 grams)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream (about 120 grams)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (about 240 ml)
  • 1 cup warm water (about 240 ml)
  • ½ cup Kahlua (about 120 ml)
  • ½ tsp espresso powder
  • ½ cup canola oil (about 120 ml)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (about 15 ml)
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (about 450 grams)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar (about 720 grams)
  • 4 tsp vanilla extract (about 20 ml)
  • ½ cup very finely diced strawberries (about 75 grams)
  • 5 –7 tbsp heavy whipping cream (about 75–105 ml)

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, both cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. Add in the eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, espresso-water mixture, canola oil, vanilla extract, and Kahlua. Mix just until combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 35 minutes.
  5. While the cakes are cooling, beat the softened butter until fluffy and light for the strawberry buttercream.
  6. Once the cakes have cooled completely, assemble them with strawberry buttercream between layers.
  7. Heat heavy whipping cream until steaming, then pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips and let sit for about a minute to make ganache.
  8. Pipe remaining strawberry buttercream on top and garnish with fresh strawberries.

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