Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Ingredients

3 cups flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups special dark chocolate cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 cup canola oil
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Strawberry Frosting

2 cups unsalted butter softened
6 cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberries finely diced
5-7 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Fresh Strawberries for topping

Chocolate Ganache

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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