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- 2/3 cup whole fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
- ½ cup semi-sweet baking chocolate chips
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