One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
3. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Slice strawberries into uniform 1/4 inch pieces.
7. Toss berries with sugar and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate.
8. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes.
9. Pour in cold heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
10. Spread the stabilized whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with macerated strawberries and their syrup.