Strawberries
Rinse the strawberries, cut the stems off, and cut them into quarters.
Add to a medium bowl and cover with 5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir and place in the refrigerator. Stir at least twice while in the fridge.
Cake
Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and add to a bowl.
Next, add the sugar and heavy cream and mix well.
Place dough in an 8" x 8" square baking dish. Do NOT grease the dish.
Bake at 400-degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
Whipped Cream
Add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form (it will take a few minutes).
Layering
Cut the cake and place a piece on a plate. Slice the piece in half and spoon some of the strawberry mixture on top.
Next, add some whipped cream, the top of the cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and a couple more strawberries.