Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe, a luscious dessert that beautifully showcases the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh strawberries. This cake is perfect for any occasion – from birthday celebrations to picnics or just a cozy afternoon at home. Its moist texture and rich flavor ensure that each bite is memorable, while the vibrant strawberry glaze adds an elegant finish that’s sure to impress. Easy to make, this recipe uses common ingredients and straightforward steps, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to enjoy a slice of summer bliss with every serving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 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 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by washing and chopping them into small pieces, reserving some for the glaze.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Alternate adding buttermilk with dry ingredients while mixing on low speed; add vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with reserved strawberry puree 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 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg