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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment paper.
Make the red velvet cake:
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, butter, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the strawberry filling:
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are broken up and mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Make the cream cheese frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla extract until icing is light and fluffy.
Assemble the cake:
Place the red velvet cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
Spoon the strawberry filling over the icing, spreading evenly.
Place the second red velvet cake layer over the strawberry filling.
Place a thin layer of icing (crumb coat) over the cake to seal in the crumbs. Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.
After cooling, spread a second, thicker layer of cream cheese frosting over the entire cake, smoothing it out with an offset spatula.
Decorate:
Frost the top of the cake with fresh strawberries and sprinkle red velvet cake crumbs around the edges for a beautiful presentation.
Serve:
Slice the gorgeous red velvet strawberry cake cold or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich velvet cake with a creamy strawberry filling!
Serve:
This recipe serves about 10-12 people, depending on the size of the slice.
Enjoy the delicious combination of red velvet cake, creamy frosting, and fresh strawberries in this gorgeous red velvet strawberry indulgence! 
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