INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry flavored gelatin, such as Jell-o brand
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 eggs, yolks and whites divided
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3 cups cake flour, sifted before measuring
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2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup whole milk, room temperature
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup strawberry puree, made from frozen sweetened strawberries
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3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons corn starch, sifted
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
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6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt