Strawberry Shortcake
Servings
9
slices
Servings
9
slices
Ingredients
1/4
cup
butter
2/3
cup
sugar
1
egg
1
tsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2
cups
flour
2
tsp
baking powder
1/4
tsp
salt
1/2
cup
milk
1
pint
whipped cream *
3
pints
strawberries
sliced
Instructions
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Spread in a greased 9 inch round or square baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
Divide into 9 even pieces. If desired split each piece in half horizontally.
Spoon whipped cream and strawberries onto bottoms; replace tops.
Garnish with more berries and whipped cream.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
If desired, us an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan instead of a square one.