Strawberry Sponge Cake
Source of Recipe
Willie Crawford's Soul Food Recipes Newsletter
List of Ingredients
Cake:
1 cup vegetable shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups flour
1 cup milk
4 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flourRecipe
Mix sugar and shortening and blend well. Add eggs, beating
thoroughly. Add vanilla. Add milk and flour, alternating between
milk and flour. Place batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch
cake pans and bake until firm and golden brown, about 15-20
minutes in a 350 degree preheated oven. Check for doneness with a
cake tester or toothpick. Set layers aside to cool completely.
Strawberries:
3 cups sliced strawberries (save a few whole berries for
decoration)
3 cups mashed strawberries
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
Add 1/2 cup sugar to 3 cups sliced strawberries and stir to
combine. Set aside or place in the refrigerator until ready to
use. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar to 3 cups mashed strawberries
and stir to combine. Set aside or place in the refrigerator until
ready to use.
Whipped cream:
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Beat the cream until frothy, add the sugar and vanilla and
continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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