• Prepare and bake vanilla cake in 2-nine inch round cake pans according to the directions on the box.
• Allow cake rounds to cool completely.

Prepare whipped cream:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
• Set mixer to low speed and add heavy whipping cream. Increase speed and beat until well combined and frosting is fluffy and forms peaks.
• Set aside.

Assemble Cake:

• Place one cake round on a platter.
• Spread a generous layer of lemon curd onto the the cake.
• Top with a layer of sliced strawberries. (Reserve half the strawberries to use as a garnish for the top of the cake).
• Top with about a ⅓ of the whipped cream frosting, spreading it out in an even layer over the strawberries.
• Place the second cake round on top.
• Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting.
• Place sliced strawberries on top of the cake in an overlapping circle nestling them into the whipped cream. Start with a circle towards the outside edge along the top of the cake and work your way towards the center overlapping the sliced strawberries to form a large flower. Place a sprig of mint and a whole strawberry in the center of the strawberry flower.
• Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.