Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemons with this Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake. Each slice is a burst of flavor, perfect for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply to brighten your day. This easy-to-make cake combines fresh ingredients to create a moist, tender dessert that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it as a stand-alone treat or pair it with coffee for a delightful breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before glazing with lemon juice mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg