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dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss meringue buttercream

15 · Feb 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment

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this deliciously dark chocolate cake is super tender and pairs perfectly with the fresh strawberry meringue buttercream for an anytime treat everyone will love!

dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss buttercream // cait's plate

Many of you asked for the recipe to the cake my sister made for Valentine’s Day and I had to battle through some site issues so it’s a little delayed, but am happy to say I can finally share it with you!

dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss buttercream // cait's plate

This cake was out of this world good.  Literally melt-in-your-mouth moist with the perfect balance of flavors between the rich chocolate and the slightly sweet, slightly tangy strawberry buttercream.

dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss buttercream // cait's plate

I know Valentine’s Day is passed for this year – but save this recipe for next year (or heck, just for next week)!  And don’t worry about leftovers, this will be gone in a moment’s time!

dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss buttercream // cait's plate

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dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss buttercream // cait's plate

dark chocolate cake with fresh strawberry swiss meringue buttercream

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  • For the base she used Sally’s Triple Chocolate Layer Cake but used Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa rather than the unsweetened cocoa
  • For the buttercream she used Sweetopolita’s Strawberry Buttercream but used fresh strawberries.

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