Strawberry Season

Hi Everyone!  What a dreary, rainy Sunday!  Got to think of something to brighten the day... hmmm what about Strawberries?  I've noticed they've been on sale in some stores the last week or so, And before long Farmer's Markets will have them.  SO what about a nice Strawberry Shortcake??  This is my favorite cake for strawberry shortcake.  Oh, by the way if you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share, fill free to do so.  As I said I love reading and trying new recipes>  Also I'd love to hear your comments about my blog!

Deluxe Shortcake

Serves: 12

4 eggs, separated, at room temp.
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.  Beating at high speed, sprinkle in 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition until sugar is completely dissolved.  Whites should stand in stiff peaks.
Preheat oven at 325 degrees.  In a small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat yolks, flour, water, oil, baking powder, vanilla and 1/2 cup sugar until well mixed.  With wire whisk, fold flour mixture into beaten egg whites, just until blended.  Pour mixture into ungreased 9 inch tube pan.
Bake 1 hour or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.  Invert cake in pan on a bottle; cool completely.  Slice and top with your favorite fruit toppings and whipped cream , if desired.