Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake - Dinner Bell Creamery

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups cake flour, sifted
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, slices
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar