Strawberry Shortcake (The Best)

Name: Strawberry Shortcake (The Best)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; 3 eggs, separated; 1 pinch cream of tartar; 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1 vanilla bean; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) sliced fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% cream; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract; Fresh strawberries, whole or cut into wedges for garnish