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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk
• Hot boiling water (100 ml/ 0.4 cup)
• 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cups (960ml) heavy cream, very cold
• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
• Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
• Mint leaves (for garnish)