Simple Strawberry Shortcake

• 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon sugar (recommended -- Vegan Cane Sugar)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup whipped topping (recommended -- Tru Whip, all natural whipped topping)
• 4 slices angel food cake
• 2 sprigs mint (to garnish) (optional)

1. In a ceramic bowl (retains the cold) sprinkle sugar and lemon juice over strawberry slices, mix until combined.
2. Cover bowl with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator for about one hour.
3. Place one slice of angel food cake on plate, top with 2 oz strawberry mixture and 1/4 cup of whipped topping. Place second slice of cake over whipped topping, top with 2 oz strawberries and 1/4 cup of whipped topping. Garnish with mint sprig if desired.
4. Repeat with second shortcake.

fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, topping, angel food cake, mint

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-strawberry-shortcake-300417 (may not work)