The most incredible strawberry cake - Penguin Books Australia

Ingredients

• 18oz (500g) fresh strawberries, plus a few extra berries
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 8 tbsp (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated white sugar
• 3 tbsp (45g) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 medium eggs, at room temperature
• ½ cup (120g) plain yogurt, at room temperature
• ½ cup (120g) whole milk, at room temperature
• 4oz (100g) Philadelphia cream cheese
• 1⁄3cup (40g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp whole milk (optional)