Strawberry Shortcake

Recipe & photo credit:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-shortcake/?_cmp=RecipeOfTheDay&_ebid=RecipeOfTheDay6/13/2016&_mid=101553&ehid=C08635A5730099179A35A582FA21408314258C94&pmcode=IPKDV07T

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 whole milk
• Whipped cream
• 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 more berries and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 231 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.