INGREDIENTS
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1 recipe Decadent Brownies, recipe below
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1 recipe Strawberry Cake, recipe below
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1/2 recipe Chocolate Buttercream, recipe below
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2 16-ounce containers of whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, very well chilled
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12-ounce bag of milk chocolate chips
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1/2 cup canola oil
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Decadent Brownies
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons good-quality vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cake flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup milk chocolate (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
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For Strawberry Layer
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Strawberry Cake
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4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon good-quality vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2⁄3 cup strawberry puree (blend 1 cup thawed frozen berries and 1 or 2 tablespoons water)
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2 cups fresh strawberries, diced