1 pkg. yellow cake mix
4 eggs, separated
1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
1 qt. fresh strawberries
1 carton whipping cream
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Combine cake mix, egg yolks, orange peel and mix. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour into 2 greased and floured round cake pans. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Spread meringue evenly over batter.

Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes and let cool. Remove from pan, meringue side up. Mash 1/2 cup strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; whip cream until stiff. Spread 1/2 of cream mixture over bottom meringue. Reserving 2 cups whole berries, slice remainder and place over creamed mixture. Top with remaining cream mixture and whole berries.

This is truly a dream cake, delicious and extremely impressive to family and friends.