Strawberry Pound Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour (for coating strawberries)

Optional Strawberry Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.

2. Prepare the Strawberries

• Wash, dry, and chop strawberries.
• Toss them with 1 tablespoon flour to help prevent sinking.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).

4. Add Eggs

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Combine Wet and Dry

• Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk.
• Stir in vanilla extract.

7. Fold in Strawberries

• Gently fold the strawberries into the batter.

8. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool

• Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Add Glaze (Optional)

• Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
• Drizzle over cooled cake.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Pound Cake

• Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
• Pat strawberries dry before mixing into batter to avoid excess moisture.
• Do not overmix the batter; this keeps the cake tender.
• Room-temperature butter, eggs, and milk blend more evenly.
• If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during baking.
• For extra strawberry flavor, add a little strawberry extract or freeze-dried strawberry powder.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Serving Ideas

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
• Pair with coffee or tea.
• Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves for presentation.