Loaded With Mulberry Compote & Cream Cheese Frosting, Chef Saloni Kukreja's Chocolate Cake Is A Must-Try; Recipe Inside | Curly Tales

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Saloni Kukreja🌷 (@salonikukreja)

A Decadent Dessert

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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