Description
Strawberry Pound Cake is a rich buttery cake filled with fresh strawberries and sweet vanilla flavor. Moist, tender, and perfect for spring or summer desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. In another bowl whisk flour baking powder and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
7. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Cool completely before slicing and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use ripe fresh strawberries for best flavor.
Toss strawberries with a little flour to prevent sinking.
Add lemon zest for a bright flavor variation.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT60M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg