Heavenly Vanilla Strawberry Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Optional Frosting:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with extra strawberries. 

Enjoy your homemade masterpiece! 🍓🍰