Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Strawberry Pound Cake with this easy recipe. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients for Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (made from fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to make Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake:
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Add strawberry puree and chopped strawberries: Fold in the strawberry puree and chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the cake.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cake and helps create a tender crumb.
- Eggs: Provide structure and help the cake rise.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the cake.
- Flour: The base of the cake, providing structure.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Leavening agents that help the cake rise.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the cake.
- Sour Cream: Adds moisture and a slight tanginess to the cake.
- Strawberries: Both strawberry puree and chopped strawberries are used to infuse the cake with strawberry flavor and add moisture and texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Used to make the glaze for the cake.
- Milk: Used to thin the glaze to the desired consistency.
