Description
A moist and rich strawberry pound cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for dessert or teatime.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tbsp flour to prevent sinking and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar with strawberry puree until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid toughness.
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries, but thaw and drain if using frozen.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg