1 (15.25 ounce) package fudge cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs beaten
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
4-6 tablespoons mashed strawberries
5 large strawberries stems remove and cut in half (for decorating the top)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray three 8" round baking pans with nonstick baking spray. In large bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, beaten eggs, water, and vegetable.oil. Mix until well combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Divide evenly between baking pans and using spatula smooth to make even. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for ten minutes before inverting. Cool completely before frosting. In stand mixer cream butter and cream cheese on medium until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. On low beat in vanilla extract and add one tablespoon of mashed strawberries at a time until desired consistency. Arrange cake on a stand or platter you will be serving from. Ice the bottom on top only with 1/3 of the frosting, add another layer and ice with 1/3 of the frosting. Place remaining layer on cake and top with remaining frosting. Arrange strawberry halves in a circular pattern around the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.