For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350u00b0F (175u00b0C).
2. Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
5. Add sour cream and mix until smooth. Gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before assembly.

For the Filling:

1. Combine 2u00bd cups of strawberries with 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
2. Reserve u00bd cup of strawberries for garnish.

For the Frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Gradually add heavy whipping cream while beating on medium speed. Once combined, increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form.

Assembly:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with u2153 of the frosting and top with 1u00bc cups of the strawberry filling.
2. Repeat with the second layer.
3. Top the third layer with the remaining frosting. Garnish with reserved strawberries and whole strawberries if desired.