Strawberry Shortcake


Directions

In a bowl, combine cream sugar and shortening. Then 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 more berries and some whipped cream.

Ingredients

    2/3 cup sugar
    1/4 cup shortening
    1 large egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 cup milk
    Whipped cream
    1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced