Name: Chocolate Cake with Mixed Berry and Cream Cheese Filling
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar (granulated); 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup hot coffee; 1 1/2 lbs mixed berries (frozen); 1/3 cup sugar (granulated); 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp butter (melted, for pans); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup cream cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 oz chocolate chips (semisweet); 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules; 3/4 cup fresh strawberries (sliced (optional))