1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract or orange extract
2 eggs, separated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. crushed fresh strawberries
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Cream butter, sugar, and almond extract. Beat in egg yolks 1 at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add flour mixture alternately with strawberries to creamed mixture.