Triple Layer Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Recipe - Home Delicious Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar (70%), melted
• 3/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup hot water, steaming
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, slightly cold
• 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 oz freeze dried strawberries, grounded
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup heavy cream