Sprinkles Strawberry Cake with Fluffy Cheesecake Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

fresh or frozen whole strawberries (thawed if frozen)

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

2 tbsp

non-fat milk , room temperature

2 tbsp

half-and-half, room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

large egg , room temperature

large egg whites , room temperature

packet instant whipped topping (Dream Whip)

package cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (4 serving size—the “small” box. You can use sugar free or regular)

1 1/2 cups

non-fat milk (use cold, direct-from-the-fridge)