Quick Strawberry Shortcake

Quick Strawberry Shortcake 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk Whipped cream 1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced with sugar on them that has set for awhile to get juicy In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with more berries and a dollop of whipped cream.