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Preheat oven to 175°C and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
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Add dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with milk, starting and finishing with dry mixture. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide batter evenly among lined muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre emerges clean.
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Remove cupcakes from oven and cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Pipe or spoon whipped cream over each cooled cupcake. Top each with a hulled strawberry for garnish.