Red Velvet Strawberry Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 drop food coloring, or as desired
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 7 fresh strawberries, sliced