For the Cake:

• 2 1/3 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon skim milk powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
• Pink food coloring

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Milk (as needed for consistency)

For Decoration:

• Black licorice or black fondant for whiskers
• Red fondant for the bow
• Yellow food coloring for the nose