Cooking 101: Simply Sensational Strawberry Shortcake

1.PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Mix 1/2 cup of the milk, sour cream and 3 Tbsp. sugar in large bowl with wire whisk. Stir in baking mix until just blended. Spread evenly into greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until top is golden brown. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

2. MEANWHILE combine dry pudding mix and remaining milk; blend well. Gently stir in half of the whipped topping until well blended.

3. MIX strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl; set aside.

4. SLICE cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place bottom cake layer on serving plate; top evenly with half of the strawberry mixture. Spread with pudding mixture; top with top cake layer.

5. SPREAD with remaining whipped topping; top with strawberry mixture. Serve immediately. Store leftover shortcake in refrigerator. Makes 8 servings, 1 slice each.