Description
Strawberry Pound Cake is a delightful treat that perfectly marries the rich, buttery flavor of traditional pound cake with the fresh sweetness of ripe strawberries. This moist and fluffy dessert is a showstopper at any gathering, offering each guest a slice full of fruity goodness. Easy to make and visually stunning, this Strawberry Pound Cake will quickly become a household favorite, ideal for casual picnics or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg