Strawberry Shortcake (Cottage Pudding)

Ingredients (11)

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 quarts fresh strawberries, smashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2-1 cup milk per serving