Dark Chocolate Cake with Fresh Strawberry Buttercream
"Brownie enthusiasts will adore this chocolate cake's rich texture, while strawberry fans will cheer for the buttery icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups water
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3 cup (567 grams) granulated sugar
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2 1/4 cup (281 grams) all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten and room temperature
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
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3/4 cup canola oil or olive oil
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Fresh Strawberry Buttercream
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8 egg whites, room temperature
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1 1/2 cup (300 grams) sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 sticks (1 1 /2 pounds) unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon-size pieces and room temperature
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1 vanilla bean, split and beans scraped
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 1/2cups fresh strawberries, halved
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