Ingredients
2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup whole milk1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
Preparation
In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.
