"The happiest summer thing: A graham cookie cake layered with a lightly cheesecake-d filling and fresh strawberries...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (230 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch of ground cloves
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1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
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2/3 cup (125 grams) dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
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1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine if using a food processor, softened otherwise
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1 large egg
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6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar
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Finely grated zest of half a lemon
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8 ounces cream cheese, very soft
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/2 cups (355 ml) heavy or whipping cream
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3 1/2 to 4 cups (to be safe) fresh strawberries, hulled