"Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.",

"Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.",

"Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.",

"In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.",

"Add flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour.",

"Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.",

"Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.",

"Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired."