Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           whipping cream
   2 1/2  ounces        unsweetened chocolate
     1/4  cup           unsalted butter -- room temp
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
                        strawberries -- garnish

Preparation:

For frosting: Heat cream and sugar in heavy small saucepan until sugar dissolves, swirling pan occasionally. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer very gently until thick and syrupy, adjusting heat so liquid is barely shaking, about 1