Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Rinse and slice strawberries into thin slices.
Place the sliced strawberries in a large bowl and combine with 1/2 cup sugar, set aside.
In a large separate large bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Pour the flour mixture into an oven-safe dish.
Place the strawberry mixture on top of the batter evenly. Do not mix.
Bake for 35 minutes or until done.
Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.