{"id":3958,"date":"2023-02-03T07:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.sugarhero.com\/?p=3958"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:42:14","slug":"chocolate-covered-strawberry-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>These Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes are made with rich chocolate cake, strawberry buttercream, glossy chocolate ganache, and fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries on top. They&rsquo;re beautiful, romantic, and perfect for any special occasion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of mini cake with pink strawberry buttercream, a chocolate drip, and a large chocolate strawberry on top.\" class=\"wp-image-29403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8d%ab-fall-in-love-with-chocolate-dipped-strawberry-cakes\">&nbsp;&#127851; Fall in love with Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These sweet little mini cakes are like enjoying a chocolate-dipped strawberry in cake form! They start with moist chocolate cake, layered with a bright and vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-buttercream-recipe\/\">strawberry buttercream<\/a>. Then the cakes are coated with a dripping layer of glossy chocolate ganache, and finished with a juicy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberries\/\">chocolate-dipped strawberry<\/a> on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from looking adorable, these petite cakes are the perfect size to serve 2 people generously&mdash;how&rsquo;s that for romantic?! Unless you hate to share, in which case I recommend you and your partner(s) in cake each eat a whole cake, and then high-five each other in the name of deliciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recipe makes five 3-layer cakes that are only about 4 inches wide, so it&rsquo;s not an overwhelming amount of dessert, and their small, portable size makes them perfect for sharing and gifting. It&rsquo;s also easy to convert this recipe to cupcakes or one large layer cake &mdash; check the <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ section<\/a> for more information about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for more romantic cake inspiration, check out our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/valentines-day-recipes\/?swcfpc=1\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert recipes<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-cake\/\">Sky-High Pink and Red Velvet Cake<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake\/?swcfpc=1\">Heart-Topped Valentine&rsquo;s Day Cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/truffle-topped-heart-cake\/\">Truffle-Topped Heart Cake<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-rasperry-mini-crepe-cakes\/\">Chocolate Raspberry Mini Crepe Cakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Five Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cakes, with the front one cut open to show the cake and buttercream layers inside.\" class=\"wp-image-19721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-11-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8d%ab-fall-in-love-with-chocolate-dipped-strawberry-cakes\">&nbsp;&#127851; Fall in love with Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8d%b0-assembling-the-cakes\">&#127856; Assembling the cakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8e%82-tips-for-cake-success\">&#127874; Tips for cake success<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\">&#128161; FAQs &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8d%93-more-strawberry-desserts\">&#127827; More Strawberry Desserts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-19674\">Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-best-valentines-day-cakes\">THE BEST VALENTINE&rsquo;S DAY CAKES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span> &amp; Substitutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the full list of ingredients down in <a href=\"#recipe\">the recipe card<\/a>, but here are a few notes to help as you gather ingredients: (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Butter:<\/span><\/strong> Your butter should be at room temperature to make the cake and frosting. This means it&rsquo;s pliable but cool&ndash;you don&rsquo;t want it to be greasy and melty. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> Buttermilk, along with sour cream, adds moisture and flavor. If you don&rsquo;t have any, you can substitute more sour cream in a 1:1 ratio, or make your own buttermilk: combine 1.5 TBSP of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar with 1.5 cups of 2% or whole milk. Stir well, and let the milk sit for 10 minutes, until it&rsquo;s thickened slightly, then it&rsquo;s ready to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Sour cream:<\/strong><\/span> I recommend using full-fat sour cream at room temperature. If you don&rsquo;t have any, you can substitute buttermilk in a 1:1 ratio, or full-fat Greek yogurt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Cocoa powder<\/strong>:<\/span> Make sure you use a <strong>high-quality cocoa powder.<\/strong> Cheap cocoa powders can be nearly flavorless, or worse, impart a bitter, dusty, or stale flavor. My personal favorite is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hx95fO\" data-eafl-id=\"52027\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cacao Barry Extra Brute<\/a> &ndash; it hits that sweet spot between very high quality but also pretty affordable since it is sold in bulk. Whatever you use, look for cocoa that is <strong>dutch-processed<\/strong> (also known as <strong>alkalized<\/strong>), because it has a deeper, richer flavor and color. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Freeze-dried strawberries:<\/span><\/strong> we use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YlJ88r\" data-eafl-id=\"52668\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">freeze-dried strawberries<\/a> to give the frosting a bold, vibrant, realistic strawberry flavor without changing the texture. If you want to use fresh strawberries instead, check the <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ section<\/a> for instructions on making that swap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Eggs &amp; egg whites:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll need a lot of eggs &ndash; 3 for the cake, and 9 (whites) for the frosting! Use large eggs, and for the best results, have them at room temperature before beginning. If you are unsure about how to separate egg whites, check out my<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/how-to-separate-eggs\/\"> tutorial<\/a>! Do not use pasteurized egg whites in a carton for this recipe. They will not whip properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Chocolate:<\/span><\/strong> For the chocolate ganache, I recommend using a dark chocolate bar that&rsquo;s not too bitter and not too sweet &ndash; something like these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hz90H3 \" data-eafl-id=\"52669\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lindt 70% bars<\/a> are a great flavor balance, and make a silky-smooth ganache. Avoid chocolate chips &ndash; they don&rsquo;t melt as smoothly or fluidly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Rimmed baking sheet:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>The cake is baked in a half-sheet (18&Prime; x 13&Prime;) <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ry1Rf1\" data-eafl-id=\"52675\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">rimmed baking sheet<\/a>, then cut out with round cutters. This produces some waste (or scraps, as an optimist would say), but it&rsquo;s the easiest method since most people have baking sheets available. The other option is to bake individual cakes in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40qUMkn\" data-eafl-id=\"52676\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">4&Prime; round cake pans<\/a>, if you have this size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Round cutter:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll need a 3.5&Prime; round cutter to make the cake rounds. &nbsp;I have and recommend this versatile set of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y1PWrP\" data-eafl-id=\"51979\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">round cutters<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Cake turntable:<\/strong><\/span>A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3joJEDV\" data-eafl-id=\"52399\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">revolving cake stand<\/a> isn&rsquo;t a necessity, but it does make cake assembly and decorating much easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Offset spatula:<\/span><\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JAjIjo\" data-eafl-id=\"52677\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">small offset spatula<\/a> is is perfect for smoothing frosting on the sides and top of the cakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Squeeze bottle:<\/span><\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UWjg4m\" data-eafl-id=\"52678\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">squeeze bottle<\/a> is a big help for getting those perfect ganache drips!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Mixer:<\/span> <\/strong>You will need some kind of mixer to make the cake and frosting. Either a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31xijBW\" data-eafl-id=\"51977\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">stand mixer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3juv6CH\" data-eafl-id=\"52458\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hand mixer <\/a>will work fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1.gif\" alt=\"Hand holding a large strawberry by the stem, dripping melted chocolate back into a chocolate bowl below.\" class=\"wp-image-19716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1.gif 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-276x414.gif 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-128x192.gif 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-378x567.gif 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-400x600.gif 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-768x1152.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-1024x1536.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1-150x225.gif 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-1b-1.gif\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8d%b0-assembling-the-cakes\">&#127856; Assembling the cakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These cakes have quite a few stages, so here&rsquo;s a quick overview of the whole process and how everything comes together: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the cake batter, bake it in a rimmed baking sheet, and let it cool completely. (this can be done in advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the strawberry frosting and chocolate ganache. (this can be done in advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut 15 cake circles out of the sheet cake, and feel free to nibble some scraps while you assemble the cakes. You deserve it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble five mini cakes. Each one is composed of three layers of cake, with strawberry buttercream and chopped fresh strawberries in the middle. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the top and sides to lock in the crumbs, then refrigerate for at least an hour, until firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread a second layer of buttercream on the chilled cakes, smoothing out the top and sides as much as possible. Guess what? We&rsquo;re gonna chill those bad boys again, so stick them in the fridge for another hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm up the ganache until it&rsquo;s smooth and fluid. Use a squeeze bottle or spouted measuring cup to pour ganache over the chilled cakes to make the drips. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dip large fresh strawberries in leftover ganache, and add one on top of each cake.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring shiny chocolate ganache on top of a pink-frosted miniature cake.\" class=\"wp-image-19717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-7-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8e%82-tips-for-cake-success\">&#127874; Tips for cake success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It&rsquo;s always a good idea to <strong>give yourself plenty of time<\/strong> to make the components and assemble a layer cake. I often like to do it over the course of several days so I&rsquo;m not rushed or stressed. Fortunately, all the parts of this cake can be made in advance!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having all of the <strong>ingredients at room temperature<\/strong> is extremely important to making sure the cake batter and buttercream come together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cake\/\">cake recipe<\/a> is pretty straight-forward and forgiving. Even if it&rsquo;s slightly overbaked, it still turns out moist and delicious! Don&rsquo;t forget to <strong>prep your pan<\/strong> with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jCnm1r\" data-eafl-id=\"52679\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">parchment paper<\/a>, and a generous layer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/homemade-pan-release\/\">pan release <\/a>or nonstick spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low on time? You can <strong>simplify some of the steps<\/strong>, like using a cake mix instead of making a homemade cake. If you want a shortcut version of the frosting, try my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-buttercream-recipe\/\">Easy Strawberry Buttercream<\/a> instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&rsquo;t skimp on the <strong>chilling steps<\/strong> during cake assembly! I promise, it is MUCH easier to work with a cold, firm cake than a room temp cake that&rsquo;s sliding around when you&rsquo;re trying to frost it. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10.jpg\" alt=\"Five Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cakes on white cake boards, with chocolate-covered strawberries scattered around them.\" class=\"wp-image-3953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try a raspberry version: use freeze-dried raspberry powder in the buttercream, and fresh raspberries in the frosting layers. Top the cakes with fresh berries and chocolate curls, like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-raspberry-no-bake-cake\/\">No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Cake<\/a>. (This would be fun to serve with my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/love-potion-number-9\/\">Love Potion Valentine&rsquo;s Day Drink<\/a>!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try other cake recipes &ndash; a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberries-cream-layer-cake\/\">strawberry cake<\/a> would be especially delicious! You could even use chocolate buttercream as a filling to complete the flavor swap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of dipping the strawberries in ganache, dip them in real chocolate and use one of these fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberries\/\">strawberry decorating ideas<\/a> to really customize the cakes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8.jpg\" alt=\"Four mini chocolate cakes, covered with strawberry buttercream, a chocolate drip, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top.\" class=\"wp-image-3952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\">&#128161; FAQs &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705425850273\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong><strong>HOW CAN I SWAP IN FRESH STRAWBERRIES FOR THE FREEZE-DRIED ONES?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use 1\/2 cup strawberry puree in the frosting. Start with 8 oz of fresh or frozen strawberries. (If using frozen, defrost first.) Warm them over medium heat in a saucepan, mashing slightly to let them release their juice. Once warm, blend them in a blender or food processor until liquid, then pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds. Measure out 1\/2 cup of puree for this recipe, and reserve any extra puree for another use. Mix the puree into the buttercream at the end of the recipe.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705425870176\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong><strong>HOW CAN I TURN THESE MINI CAKES INTO A FULL-SIZED LAYER CAKE?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment. Divide the batter between the pans, giving each pan about 13 oz batter, and smooth it into an even layer. Bake the cakes at 350 F for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool the cakes completely before using.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705425890506\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong><strong>HOW CAN I TURN THESE CAKES INTO CUPCAKES?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Line cupcake pans with 36 paper wrappers. Scoop batter into pans and bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool completely before decorating.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705425911411\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong><strong>MAKE-AHEAD AND STORAGE INFORMATION<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>The cake<\/strong>&nbsp;can be baked and then wrapped well in plastic wrap. Store it in the freezer until you&rsquo;re ready to assemble&ndash;the freezer does a better job of keeping cakes moist than the refrigerator. Cake can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.<br><br><strong>The frosting<\/strong>&nbsp;can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Let it come&nbsp;<em>completely<\/em>&nbsp;to room temperature, then whip well to restore the smooth texture.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>The ganache<\/strong>&nbsp;can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Warm it up very gently in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, just until it&rsquo;s fluid.<br><br><strong>Leftovers&nbsp;<\/strong>can be refrigerated for up to a week, but the cakes will become more dry due to refrigeration after about 3-4 days. For the best taste and texture, bring them to room temperature before serving.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-5.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cake on a white plate, cut open to show the cake and buttercream layers inside.\" class=\"wp-image-52438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-5-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-5-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cake-5-378x567.jpg 378w, 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Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-shortcake-ice-cream\/\">Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-swirl-bundt-cake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry Swirl Bundt Cake<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberries-cream-layer-cake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-sauce\/\">Strawberry Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-crisp\/\">Strawberry Crisp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-rose-tarts\/\">Strawberry Rose Tarts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-19603 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-11-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Chocolate Covered Strawberries in a brown box.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-11-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-11-sq-featured-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-11-sq-featured-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-11-sq-featured-image-500x500.jpg 500w, 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to make the most gorgeous chocolate-dipped strawberries ever!<\/span><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberries\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Chocolate Covered Strawberries\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-19668 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-mini-crepe-cakes-4800-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"2 Chocolate Raspberry Mini Crepe Cakes on gold edged plates next to gold forks.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-mini-crepe-cakes-4800-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-mini-crepe-cakes-4800-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chocolate-raspberry-mini-crepe-cakes-4800.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"chocolate-rasperry-mini-crepe-cakes\">Chocolate Rasperry Mini Crepe Cakes<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Miniature crepes are layered with chocolate 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style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/author\/elizabeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth LaBau<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div><style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: var(--wp--custom--color--star); 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class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">4.89<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">9<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes are made with rich chocolate cake, strawberry buttercream, glossy chocolate ganache, and fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries on top. They&rsquo;re beautiful, romantic, and perfect for any special occasion.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-19674 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"19674\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-19674-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-19674-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"19674\" data-servings=\"15\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-19674-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"15\" data-recipe=\"19674\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"15\" data-recipe=\"19674\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"15\" data-recipe=\"19674\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-19674 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"19674\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"19674\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the chocolate cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;9 oz unsalted butter, [adjustable](1 cup + 2 TBSP)[\/adjustable], at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1 cup + 2 TBSP)<\/span>, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;7 oz granulated sugar, [adjustable](1 cup)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1 cup)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;7.5 oz brown sugar, ([adjustable]1 cup [\/adjustable]packed)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VVXRfl\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brown sugar<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 cup <\/span>packed)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 large eggs, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12 oz buttermilk, ([adjustable]1 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable]), at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span>), at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6 oz sour cream, ([adjustable]3\/4 cup[\/adjustable]), at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">3\/4 cup<\/span>), at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 TBSP water, can substitute coffee\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">can substitute coffee<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;11.75 oz all-purpose flour, ([adjustable]2 2\/3 cups[\/adjustable])\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">11.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 2\/3 cups<\/span>)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4.5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder, ([adjustable]1 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable])\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hx95fO\" data-eafl-id=\"52027\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span>)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2.25 tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2.25<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;0.75 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">0.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the strawberry buttercream:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;9 large egg whites\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg whites<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;14 oz granulated sugar, ([adjustable]2 cups[\/adjustable])\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">14<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 cups<\/span>)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 lb unsalted butter, ([adjustable]2 cups[\/adjustable]), soft but still cool\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 cups<\/span>), soft but still cool<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 oz freeze-dried strawberries\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hLnlI6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">freeze-dried strawberries<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;pink gel food coloring, I use Americolor Soft Pink\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l8TdHm\" data-eafl-id=\"52455\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pink gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I use Americolor Soft Pink<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the ganache:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, ([adjustable]1 &#8531; cups[\/adjustable]), finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3q8FPQm\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">semi-sweet chocolate<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 &#8531; cups<\/span>), finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8 oz heavy cream, ([adjustable]1 cup[\/adjustable])\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 cup<\/span>)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To assemble:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh strawberries<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">washed and chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5 large, beautiful strawberries, preferably long-stem variety\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-19674-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19674\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To make the chocolate cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a half-sheet rimmed baking sheet (18 x 13 inches) with parchment, and spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the butter and both sugars to the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat them together on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix it in.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and water (or coffee, if using).<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a different bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">With the mixer running on low, add a quarter of the sifted flour mixture. When the flour streaks have almost all disappeared, add a third of the liquid to the mixing bowl. When that&rsquo;s incorporated, continue to add the drys and wets in an alternating pattern, ending with the dry ingredients.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">When the dry ingredients are nearly incorporated, stop the mixer. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and finish mixing the cake by hand.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Scrape the batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth it into an even layer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake the cake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool the cake completely before using.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">The cake can be made several days in advance and kept, well-wrapped and refrigerated or frozen, until ready to use. If you freeze it, make sure it&rsquo;s partially defrosted before you use it so you can cut it easily.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To make the strawberry buttercream:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the egg whites and the granulated sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, and whisk them together. Choose a small saucepan that lets you fit the base of the stand mixer snugly into the top of the saucepan&mdash;this is your makeshift hot water bath. (Alternately, you can use a different bowl or an actual bain marie and then transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl once it&rsquo;s heated.)<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add an inch of water to the bottom of the saucepan, and bring the water to a simmer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the mixing bowl on top of the saucepan, making sure that the bottom isn&rsquo;t in contact with the water, and heat the egg white mixture. Whisk frequently so that the egg whites don&rsquo;t cook. Continue to heat the whites until they are hot to the touch, and when you rub a bit between your fingers, you don&rsquo;t feel any grittiness from the sugar. Once the whites are hot, transfer the mixing bowl to your mixer and fit it with a whisk attachment.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Beat the whites on medium-high speed until they are a shiny, stiff, voluminous meringue, and are no longer warm to the touch&mdash;feel the outside of the bowl, and make sure that it is around room temperature. Depending on your mixer and the temperature of your environment, this may take 15-20 minutes, or more.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the softened but cool butter in small chunks, a tablespoon at a time, making sure to wait in between additions. It may separate or look a little gloopy at this point&mdash;fear not. Once all of the butter is added, increase the speed again and whip until it comes together and is light and fluffy. If, after 5 minutes, it hasn&rsquo;t come together, refrigerate the mixing bowl for 5-7 minutes, to cool the mixture down, and whip it again until it has thickened and is smooth and silky. Add the vanilla extract and salt and beat until it is mixed in.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and process in long pulses until the strawberries are a very fine powder.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the strawberry powder to the prepared frosting. Mix on low speed until the powder is well-mixed into the frosting. Add a few drops of pink food coloring, if desired, to boost the pink color.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">The buttercream can be made in advance and kept at room temperature if you&rsquo;re going to use it the same day, or refrigerated. If it has been chilled, let it sit at room temperature until completely soft, then re-whip it to get the smooth texture back before you use it.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To make the chocolate ganache:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside. Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer so that bubbles appear along the sides of the pan, but don&rsquo;t let it boil.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for one minute to soften and melt the chocolate. After a minute, gently whisk the cream and chocolate together until it is shiny and smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">If you won&rsquo;t be using it soon after making it, press a layer of cling wrap on top of the chocolate and refrigerate it for up to a week. To use it, gently re-warm it in short intervals in the microwave, whisking frequently, until it is fluid again.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Assemble:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Use a 3 1\/2-inch round cutter to cut 15 circles from the half-sheet cake. Space them as close together as you can, and don&rsquo;t worry if an edge or two is not exactly round&mdash;that can all be smoothed over with frosting later.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cut out five cardboard rounds the same size as your cake circles, and place a cake layer on each round. Spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cake layers on a cardboard circle, and use a small offset spatula to spread it out to the edge. Sprinkle some of the chopped strawberries on top, and press them down gently to embed them in the frosting. Top it with a second cake slice, then add a layer of frosting on top of that. Finally, finish it off with a third cake slice.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Spread a very thin layer of frosting on the top and sides of the cake. It will look rough and imperfect, and that&rsquo;s okay &ndash; this is the &ldquo;crumb coat&rdquo; and it is used to lock in any stray crumbs. Repeat this process until you have assembled 5 mini cakes. Place the cakes on a baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least an hour, until the frosting on the outside is very firm.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Mix the strawberry frosting again if necessary, so that it is very smooth and not spongy. Add a thicker layer of frosting to the top and sides of each cake, covering the crumb coat, making sure the frosting is as smooth as possible. To get the sides extra-smooth, run a metal offset spatula under very hot water, then wipe it dry and run it along the sides of the cake&mdash;the heat from the spatula helps smooth out the frosting. Repeat until all of the mini cakes have a final layer of frosting on them, then refrigerate them again for at least 1 hour to set the frosting. It is important the frosting is very set before adding the ganache drip.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Re-warm the ganache so that it is fluid and flows easily. Transfer it to a measuring cup with a spout, and pour some on top of a cake, until it goes almost out to the edge. Use an offset spatula to nudge it around the sides of the cake, encouraging drips to go down the sides, until you&rsquo;ve gone around the whole cake. Repeat until all of the cakes have a coating of drippy ganache.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">If you want your chocolate-dipped strawberries to stand upright on top of the cakes, insert a wooden skewer going all the way to the bottom of the cake and extending about 3\/4-inch up above the surface.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Make sure your strawberries are washed and completely dry. Dip a strawberry in the ganache until it is nearly covered, then remove it and let excess drip back into the pan. Prop it up on top of the cake, resting the back on the wooden skewer so that it balances upright. Repeat until all of the cakes are topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Refrigerate the cakes briefly just until the ganache is set, for about 20 minutes. For the best taste and texture, serve these mini cakes close to room temperature.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-19674-step-3-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for about 5 days. Because of the fresh fruit between the layers, this cake should not be stored at room temperature overnight.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-19674-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This recipe yields 5 mini cakes. Each cake is 2 generous portions, or 3 more average portions. You can also turn it into an 8&rdquo; layer cake, or 36 cupcakes.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make one large layer cake: <\/strong>line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment. Divide the batter between the pans, giving each pan about 13 oz batter, and smooth it into an even layer. Bake the cakes at 350 F for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool the cakes completely before using.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make cupcakes:<\/strong> Line cupcake pans with 36 paper wrappers. Scoop batter into pans and bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool completely before decorating.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-19674-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">879<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">55<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">161<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">407<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">459<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">65<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1568<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">58<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">106<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--quaternary);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"><path fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\" d=\"M12,2.162c3.204,0,3.584,0.012,4.849,0.07c1.366,0.062,2.633,0.336,3.608,1.311 c0.975,0.975,1.249,2.242,1.311,3.608c0.058,1.265,0.07,1.645,0.07,4.849s-0.012,3.584-0.07,4.849 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