"This gorgeous cake is even more amazing when you slice into it, revealing the rows of perfect strawberries...."
INGREDIENTS
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CAKE LAYERS
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Shortening
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Flour for pans
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1 cup (8 oz.) salted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
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3 cups (about 12 oz.) all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 (16-oz.) containers fresh strawberries
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DREAMY WHIPPED FROSTING
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1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, softened
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2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract