Step 1

Cream together, one at at time, shortening, sugar, vanilla, water, pureed tomatoes, and eggs. (Blend yolks in and beat whites until they are stiff and then fold in.)

Step 3

Sift together cake flour, dry cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Mix dry mixture into creamy mixture.

Step 7

Baked in two greased and floured 8 1/2 inch round pans at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 9

Frost with chocolate butter frosting.

Step 11

Top with strawberries.