"This Box of Chocolates Cake is two treats in one—a chocolate cake filled with strawberry buttercream, plus gourmet chocolates on top!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 oz butter (at room temperature)
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2.33 oz granulated sugar ((1/3 cup))
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2.5 oz brown sugar ((1/3 cup packed))
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1 egg (at room temperature)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 fl oz buttermilk ((1/2 cup) at room temperature)
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2 oz sour cream ((1/4 cup) at room temperature)
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1 tbsp water or coffee
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4 oz all-purpose flour ((7/8 cup))
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1.5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder ((1/2 cup))
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¾ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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4 fl oz pasteurized liquid egg whites ((1/2 cup, see Note below))
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16 oz powdered sugar ((4 cups))
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1/4 tsp salt
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16 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature (4 sticks))
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1 TBSP vanilla extract
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1 oz freeze-dried strawberries
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5 oz fresh strawberries (coarsely chopped (about 1 cup))
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20 paper candy cups
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8 oz chocolate candy melts
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Homemade or store-bought truffles
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1 lb red fondant