Instructions

  1. Toss the strawberries with 1 cup (250 ml) sugar in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a separate bowl combine the 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Blend in the butter.
  4. Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.
  5. Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and divide the batter between them.
  6. Bake in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool.
  8. Place one cake upside-down on a serving platter and top with half the strawberries.
  9. Top with the remaining cake layer and the rest of the strawberries.
  10. Serve garnished with whipped cream.