Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the shortcakes:

1 1/3 cups

whole milk

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

large egg, lightly beaten

3 1/3 cups

all-purpose flour

2/3 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

sugar, plus more for sprinkling

3 oz

bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 sticks

cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the strawberries:

1 1/2

lbs. strawberries, hulled and sliced or quartered

3 tbsp

sugar

Squeeze of lemon juice

For the whipped cream:

1 cup

heavy cream

2 tbsp

confectioners’ sugar

vanilla extract