Be Mine Strawberry Shortcake

1. 1

   Mix flour and baking powder; set aside.

2. 2

   Reserve 2 tablespoons sugar.

3. 3

   Beat remaining sugar, margarine or butter and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.

4. 4

   Add egg substitute; beat 1 minute.

5. 5

   Alternately add flour mixture and milk, blending well after each addition.

6. 6

   Divide batter between a greased 8-inch round cake pan and a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

10. 10

    Mash 2 pints hulled strawberries and reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar in medium bowl; set aside.

11. 11

    Hull and halve remaining strawberries.

12. 12

    Place square cake on large plate.

13. 13

    Cut round layer in half crosswise; place cut edge of each half against 2 adjacent sides of square cake to form a heart.

14. 14

    Slice round and square layers in half horizontally to make 2 layers.

15. 15

    Spread bottom layer with ma shed strawberries; replace top layer, cut side down.

16. 16

    Frost top with whipped topping; garnish with strawberry halves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.