Ingredients
Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
8 large egg whites (225g)
2 c sugar (400g)
1 lb butter, cubed
1 tbsp vanilla
3-5 tbsp strawberry jam
pinch of salt
Strawberry Filling:
1 c strawberries, diced
1 c whipped heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache:
8 oz chocolate, chopped into small pieces
3/4 c heavy cream
Chocolate cake:
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pans
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pans
1/2 cup boiling water
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Preparation
