1 c. granulated sugar
1 rounded tbsp. butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder (heaping)
Pinch of salt
3 eggs (white of 2 for topping)
2-3 tbsp. milk

Cream butter and sugar. Add 1 whole egg and yolks of 2 and mix until creamy. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add mixture alternately with milk as you continue to beat. The dough will be very thick, like cookie dough. Grease and flour 2 (9") cake pans. Spread dough in pans using back of wooden spoon dipped in flour to press it out to edge of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan 5 to 6 minutes and remove to rack. Cover one layer with strawberries and top with second layer. Cover it with berries then spread with meringue made of 2 egg whites and 3 tablespoons sugar. Great birthday cake.