Strawberry Shortcake

I always have good intention when I buy fruits and vegetables, but.....soon they rot.  I did start a compost pile this summer, but I'm trying to at least do something with my purchases before I just toss them into the bin.  So...I found myself with some strawberries that were about to meet the pile, and I decided the best way to consume a bunch of strawberries was to turn them into a cake.  I found the most delicious recipe for shortcake.  It made 8x8 pan, so not too much.  I just added my strawberries on top and some whipped cream b/c I like a little sugar with my sugar.  I found the original recipe at mybakingaddiction.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. cake flour, 2/3 c. sugar, 1/4 t. alt, 1/4 c. butter (cubed and softened to room temp), 1 t. vanilla, 1/2 c. whole milk, 1 egg, 2 T vegetable oil, 2+ c. strawberries+ 1-2 T sugar, whipped cream

Instructions:  

1.  Cut strawberries and add about a T of sugar.  Toss together and place the strawberries into the fridge so the strawberries can release some of their juices.  

2.  Preheat the oven to 350.  

3.  Grease an 8x8 cake pan.  

4. Sift the flour, sugar, powder, and salt.  

5.  Add milk and mix on medium speed until dry ingredients are just moistened (about 1 min). 

6.  Add egg and oil. Mix for about 30 more seconds until completely combined, but don't over mix.  A few lumps are OK.  

7.  Pour into pan and bake for 20-22 minutes.  

*.  Cool and top with strawberries and whipped cream.