Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.

Beat 1/4 cup butter in a bowl until creamy; add 3/4 cup sugar and egg. Beat until fully incorporated.

Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture, alternating with milk, into butter mixture until combined. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Arrange strawberries on top of batter.

Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and coconut together in a bowl. Sprinkle topping over strawberries.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.