1. Preheat & Prepare the Cake Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Set aside.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients

• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients

• Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
• Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

6. Fold in Strawberries

• Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the batter using a spatula.

7. Bake the Cake

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Sprinkle the top with extra sugar for a crackly finish.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool & Serve

• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, ice cream, or powdered sugar.