Grandma's Strawberry Sponge Cake

Strawberry Shortcake.  It's practically a signature to American farmers, almost like the South is know for fried chicken.  Made from my Grandma's recipe, this is certainly one of my favorite, nostalgic desserts.  Just had to share.  :)


Sponge Cake

4 eggs
1 1/2c Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
2tsp. Vanilla (or lemon flavoring)
2 TBL butter (melted in 1 c boiling milk)
2 c. Sifted Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder

Beat eggs till light and lemon colored.  Mix in sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add milk and butter mixture. Sift together flour and baking powder. Add to liquid mixture and mix just till blended.    Pour into a greased and floured 9x13" pan and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.

Take fresh, sliced strawberries (or frozen, thawed strawberries), sweeten if needed to taste, and spoon over top a square of cake.  Pour milk over the top for Grandma's version, or top with whipped cream.

Whipped Cream

1 c. heavy whipping cream
1 TBL powdered sugar (heaping)
1 tsp. vanilla pudding mix

Whip whipping cream and sugar together until just before stiff peaks are formed.  Add pudding and whip until peaks are stiff.  Serve.  (Pudding will keep it from wilting too badly.)