Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
→ Frosting
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
→ Ganache
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3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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3/4 cup heavy cream
→ Garnish
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24 ounces strawberries
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
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Mix dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. Pour into pans and bake 30-35 minutes.
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Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix in cooled melted chocolate until smooth.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate. Let stand 30 seconds, then stir until smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
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Layer cake with frosting and sliced strawberries. Pour ganache over top. Decorate with whole strawberries.
# Notes:
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From Two Peas and Their Pod
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Use room temperature ingredients
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Cake batter will be thin