1/3 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. (or more) strawberry preserves
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. milk
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Grease and lightly flour two 8x8x2 inch baking pans. With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar and egg and vanilla and blend well, then add dry ingredients and milk. Beat until well blended, and beat an additional 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until done.

To assemble, split each layer in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place one layer on plate and spread with preserves. Top with second layer and spread with Buttercream Icing. Top with third layer, then another layer of preserves. Top with last layer, spread with Buttercream Icing and garnish with fresh strawberries.

BUTTERCREAM ICING:

2 tbsp. butter
1 to 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in an additional 1/2 to 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar to make good spreading consistency.