Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze, a perfect dessert for any gathering. This moist and buttery cake is infused with fresh strawberries, creating a symphony of sweetness and freshness. The vibrant strawberry glaze not only enhances its flavor but also adds an eye-catching finish, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, picnics, or casual get-togethers. Whether served plain or with whipped cream, this cake promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp flour (to toss with strawberries)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp pureed strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A drop of pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with sour cream.
- Toss chopped strawberries in flour and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and pureed strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg