Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 whole eggs or 3 egg whites
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
  • 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients in order listed, except strawberries and whipping cream.
  • Beat with mixer on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 30 seconds.
  • Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Place 2 or 3 squares in dessert cups and layer with small amount of strawberries and whipped cream.
  • Garnish with strawberries.
  • A heavenly treat!