Fresh Strawberry Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick butter (1/2 c.)
1/3 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. sliced, fresh strawberries or drained, chopped frozen strawberries
1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry-flavored gelatin
2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 egg whites

Preparation

Cream the butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add strawberries and gelatin; beat well.
Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk.
Add vanilla; beat well.
Fold in egg whites.
Turn into 3 lightly greased and floured 8-inch cake pans. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Frost with strawberry frosting.
Yields three 8-inch layers.