Decadent Strawberry Shortcake

1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pint strawberries, stems removed, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. orange extract
Whipped Cream as garnish

Preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan bring the milk and butter to a boil.

Meanwhile beat eggs until light and very fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla and mix in well, then gradually add the flour.

Drizzle in the hot milk, then add baking powder. Pour into an ungreased tube pan with straight walls. Bake for 1 hour.

Combine strawberries, 2 tbsp. sugar, and orange extract in a bown and set aside. Let the cake cool in the pan, and then use a blunt knife to losen. Turn over and serve with strawberries and whipped cream.