Berry Time Shortcake

Spring and summertime is strawberry shortcake time—a refreshing seasonal dessert everybody loves.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Strawberries
Sweetened whipped cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Combine all ingredients except strawberries and sweetened whipped cream in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Spread into greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into squares.
4. Serve with strawberries and sweetened whipped cream.

Makes 9 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/9 of recipe): Calories: 220, Fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 65 mg, Sodium: 300 mg, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 4 g.