Description
A strawberry pound cake combines the best of both worlds: the rich, buttery texture of a classic pound cake and the sweet, refreshing flavor of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing the strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Toss the chopped strawberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add ½ cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- For a citrusy version, add lemon zest to the batter.
- To make a glazed version, drizzle a powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze over the cooled cake.
- For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free butter substitute and coconut or almond milk in place of sour cream.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them well before adding to the batter.
- To reheat, microwave slices for 15-20 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
