Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour ((spooned & leveled))
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (32 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 (1-ounce) bag freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 16 medium sized strawberries
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)

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