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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Grease and sugar two 9"" cake round pans.", "In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and butter. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans.", "Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.", "Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl.", "To assemble, place one cake layer on serving plate. Top with half of the Cool Whip. Arrange 3/4 of the strawberries on the Cool Whip.", "Carefully place second cake layer on strawberries. Cover cake with 1/4 of the remaining Cool Whip. Arrange remaining strawberries. Top with the last of the Cool Whip in a dollop.", "Garnish with a whole strawberry and mint leaves, if desired."]