INGREDIENTS
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12 medium strawberries, hulled
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup shortening
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3 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
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1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
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Serves: 2 cups
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 1/2 - 4 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
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4 tablespoons strawberry syrup
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons half-and-half, heavy cream or whole milk
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pinch of salt