INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
3/4 cup
Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
1 1/2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
1/4 cup
vegetable oil
3/4 cup
buttermilk (room temperature)
3/4 cup
hot strong brewed coffee (or hot water)
2
large eggs
2 tsp
vanilla
6
large egg whites
1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
2 cups
unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)
1/2 cup
pureed strawberries ((about 1 cup whole strawberries - stemmed, hulled, and pureed))
2 oz
semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped)
2 oz
heavy whipping cream