Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe, the perfect dessert for any occasion. Loaded with fresh strawberries and complemented by a glossy strawberry glaze, this moist cake delivers an irresistible berry taste that will impress your guests or brighten your day at home. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create a visually stunning treat without stress. Whether served at a birthday celebration, picnic, or cozy night in, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Try it today and savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (for both the cake and glaze)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (reserved from the cake)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Wash and hull strawberries; reserve some for decoration. Blend half into a puree.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine sifted flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in vanilla extract and fold in strawberry puree gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare glaze by mixing reserved strawberry puree with powdered sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg