For Dark Chocolate Cake
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, I used Hersheys special dark
11/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoin salt
2 ups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup brewed coffee at room temperature
For Strawberry Cream Frosting and Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
8 ounces marscapone chee, at room temperature
4 ounces (1 stick), salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioner's sugar
Garnish
as needed pink sprinkles,
6 Godiva Strawberry Cheesecake truffle candies, halved
as needed fresh strawberries