Fresh Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 pound strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup whole milk