This moist, buttery Strawberry Pound Cake is loaded with fresh strawberries, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword pound cake, strawberry
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour20 minutesminutes
Servings 10servings
Calories 550kcal
Ingredients
1cupbuttersoftened -unsalted
2cupsgranulated sugar
4large eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
½cupmilk
1½cupsstrawberriesfresh - diced
Glaze
1cupconfectioner’s sugar
2tablespoonsmilk2-3 tbsp
½teaspoonvanilla extractor swap with strawberry extract/flavoring
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl, until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
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 at least 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
Sift the confectioner’s sugar in a small bowl, to ensure it is lump-free.
Gradually add the milk, starting with 2 tablespoons, and the vanilla extract.
Whisk the mixture together until smooth.
If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
Once the glaze reaches the desired consistency, immediately pour it over the cooled cake.
Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving the cake.