Measure the flour, baking soda, salt. Mix with a whisk so everything is combined properly.
Measure the sugar in a separate bowl. Place a whisk over the bowl and add sugar. If your sugar has lumps, use the back of a measuring cup or a spoon to break them.Again, mix everything with a whisk to combine.
Wash and dry the strawberries for making puree. Chop them roughly and transfer to a blender. Puree them.
Melt butter and let cool for a couple of minutes. Add milk and the strawberry puree in the butter.
Mix everything until combined and add to the dry ingredients. Start combining slowly using the cut and fold method.
Chop 1-2 strawberries(optional) and add them to the bowl along with some good quality vanilla extract. Combine again and your cake batter is ready.
Line a 6 inch cake tin with parchment paper and transfer the batter. Smoothen the top with a spatula.
Cut strawberries in two halves vertically and place in a pattern on the cake top. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 170°C. Test with a toothpick after 40 minutes and keep checking.
Let the cake cool completely after which you can optionally dust it with powdered sugar.
Use a knife to loosen the cake from the sides and invert it on a plate. It should slide easily as we have used parchment paper.
Remove the parchment paper and serve yourself a delicious slice of this summer special Eggless Strawberry Cake made by using fresh strawberry puree in the cake batter!