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Strawberry Pound Cake

Delicious Strawberry Pound Cake That Screams Summer Vibes

This Strawberry Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that captures summer's sweetness and is perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend for gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Flour for tossing with strawberries
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry puree fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Strawberry Pound Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream.
  6. Toss the chopped strawberries in 2 tablespoons of flour and fold them into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. For the glaze, blend strawberries into a puree and mix with powdered sugar.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and emulsification. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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