16–20 strawberries, same sort of size (small-medium), stalks still on
1 tsp red gel food colouring
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú plain flour, sifted
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú cocoa powder
600g/1lb 5oz icing sugar, sifted
100g/3½oz dark or milk chocolate, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
250g/9oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the tins
100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened
240ml/8½fl oz buttermilk
250g/9oz full-fat cream cheese
3 medium free-range eggs