Strawberry shortcake
Ingredients :
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
Directions :
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.
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