Making Strawberry Pound Cake is a joyful experience when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.

2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.

3. Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.

6. Fold in strawberries: Carefully fold in the diced strawberries with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

7. Pour batter: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool the cake: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Dust with powdered sugar: Once the cake is cool, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired, ready for serving.

Follow these steps, and you’ll create an incredible Strawberry Pound Cake that will be the highlight of any gathering.