Description
Strawberry Pound Cake is the quintessential summer dessert, featuring a moist, buttery texture and bursts of fresh strawberries that make every bite a delight. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for picnics, birthdays, or simply indulging on a warm afternoon. With its vibrant appearance and rich flavor profile, this cake will impress at any gathering. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with whipped cream, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or cream (whole)
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg