Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.

In another bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar, adding another splash of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, then dollop the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle in 1-2 cups of strawberries, followed by the remaining batter.

Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.