medium strawberries, hulled 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, • room temperature 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups granulated sugar • large eggs, room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp • baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk, room • temperature • vanilla extract • Strawberry butter cream frosting: • unsalted butter, softened 3½ - 4 cups confectioner's sugar • strawberry syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • half-and-half, heavy cream or whole milk pinch of • salt