cooking spray
300g white sugar, divided
113g unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
160g all-purpose flour
1.25 teaspoons baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
120g sour cream
1 (450g) package fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat together 225g sugar and butter using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla until fully mixed.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, and beating until just combined after each addition. Gently fold in the strawberries.
Step 4
Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the remaining 75g sugar evenly over the top.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.