Instructions

  1. Beat 1/4 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
  3. Combine 1 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  4. Spoon mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  5. Arrange strawberries on top, cut side down.
  6. Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in 1/4 cup chilled butter with pastry blender until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle over strawberries.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.