Chocolate-Strawberry Shortcake

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. cocoa
• 2/3 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 c. whipping cream
• 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 3 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
• 3 whole strawberries for garnish
• 1 qt. berries, washed and drained
• 2 c. flour
• 4 tsp. tartrate-type baking powder (2 tsp. "quick-acting" type)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• few grains nutmeg
• 1/4 c. butter
• about 3/4 c. milk

1. Remove the stems from berries; set aside a few perfect berries to garnish the cake.
2. Crush the rest slightly and sweeten to taste.
3. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
4. Set the oven at 425u0b0.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=947313 (may not work)