chop enough strawberries to measure 2 cups. refrigerate remaining whole berries for later use.

beat Neufchatel, sugar, zest, and juice in a large bowl w/mixer until well blended.

add Cool Whip; beat on low speed just until blended.

gently stir in chopped berries.

spread about 2/3 of the Cool Whip mixture onto bottom half of cake.

cover with top of cake and remaining Cool Whip mixture.