Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling

In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder with flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

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In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth.

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Divide the cake batter into 3 cake pans and bake.

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Make the buttercream. Whisk egg whites with sugar and place over a saucepan with some simmering water.

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Whisk until the mixture gets to 140 degrees, and it turns to a white opaque.

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Move the bowl to a stand mixer and whisk for 10-15 minutes until you have stiff peaks.

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Switch to a paddle attachment and add butter a piece at a time.

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Add melted chocolate and mix until smooth.

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Assemble the cake, placing strawberry jam in the middle and cover with frosting.

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Decorate with fresh strawberries!

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