1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Place paper cups in a 12-cup muffin mold.

2. Beat eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

3. Heat milk and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat to just before boiling, or in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 1 minute on 100% power.

4. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

5. When eggs and sugar are fluffy, add half of the flour mixture and stir gently. Add 1/2 cup hot milk, stir to combine. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk. Do not overmix! Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

6. Bake 15 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow tocool.

7. Meanwhile, cut stems off strawberries and slice into thin pieces. Mix strawberries with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, set aside.