Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. crushed or chopped fresh strawberries or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, drained

Method

  • Cream together the butter or margarine, sugar and almond extract.
  • Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Add alternately with strawberries to creamed mixture.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into mixture.
  • Line a 9 x 5-inch pan with greased waxed paper.
  • Turn batter into pan and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes on rack, then remove to finish cooling. Freezes well.