Preparation 
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. 
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. 
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. 
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. 
6. Add Strawberries: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and arrange the halved strawberries on top, cut side down, pressing them slightly into the batter. 
7. Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the strawberries and batter.
8. Bake: Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C), then reduce the temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve the cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy your delightful French Strawberry Cake! 
