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
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar

Directions:
1. Slice strawberries. Add 1/4 cup sugar. Allow strawberries to sit at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes. 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.

2. 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.