Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
• 1 cup sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• whipped cream (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Toss the strawberries with 1 cup (250 ml) sugar in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl combine the 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Blend in the butter.

4. 4

   Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.

5. 5

   Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and divide the batter between them.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and cool.

8. 8

   Place one cake upside-down on a serving platter and top with half the strawberries.

9. 9

   Top with the remaining cake layer and the rest of the strawberries.

10. 10

    Serve garnished with whipped cream.