Try Strawberries and Cream Layered Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c all purpose flour
• 2 c sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c milk (or milk substitute)
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 c hot water
• 2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cup + (2 tbsp reserved) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 4 large strawberries, diced
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2-3 tbsp water
• 12 large strawberries, halved and whole
• chocolate caramel sauce