Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries and serve the cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.