The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

The Cake

• 3cups all-purpose
• 1cup sugar
• 2tablespoons canola oil or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1cup milk
• 2teaspoons vanilla
• 1whole egg
• 1egg white
• The toppings
• 6cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2tablespoons sugar
• 2tablespoons water
• 1teaspoon lemon juice
• 1container 8 oz real whipping cream

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally.
4. Pour into pan.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
7. In medium bowl, mix strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, the water and lemon juice.
8. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
9. To serve, cut cake into squares; place on individual dessert plates.
10. Top each serving with a layer of whipped cream and strawberries.