Delicious Marbled Vanilla and Strawberry Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in the vanilla extract.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

Divide the batter in half and add the pureed strawberries to one half. If desired, mix in a few drops of red food coloring for a deeper color.

Spoon alternating dollops of the vanilla and strawberry batters into the prepared pans, then use a knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frost with vanilla buttercream or cream cheese icing as desired.