1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Beat just until combined.
8
Stir in the sliced strawberries and vanilla extract.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.