old-fashioned strawberry shortcake-updated

Name: Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake-Updated
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 4 quart(s) fresh strawberries; - sugar to taste; ## CAKE; 3 cup(s) sifted flour; 4 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 large beaten eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) melted shortening (I used canola oil); 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on May 30, 2014

This is the time of year that I can get the most beautiful, local strawberries. I love to serve them over this yummy cake recipe that came from my 1941 New American Cook Book. The cake has a firm texture and isn't too sweet and is perfect with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Makes a 9 X 13 sheet cake

Ingredients

2 to 4 quarts fresh strawberries
- sugar to taste
CAKE
3 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large beaten eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup melted shortening (I used canola oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make old-fashioned strawberry shortcake-updated

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 pan, set aside.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Combine the two mixtures and stir until smooth. Do not use a mixer!! Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Step 3

While cake is baking, wash strawberries, remove tops and slice. Toss in sugar to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 4

TO SERVE: Cut cooled cake into square piece. Split piece in half horizontally. Place bottom half on a plate, top with strawberries. Top with remaining half and spoon on more strawberries. Top with whipped cream or whipped topping.
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