White Cake Layer

¾ cup shortening
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
½ tsp lemon extract
2 ¾ cups flour
¼ tso. lemon peel
3 tsp. baking powder

Strawberry Mousse Layer

2 teaspoons gelatin
3-4 Tablespoons water
1/2 lb strawberries
1/8 cup sugar cooked until soft and then pureed
1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled

White Buttercream Frosting

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract