Description
A delightful and moist Strawberry Pound Cake, perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to ensure your cake slides out beautifully.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, folding in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different toppings or fruits for variations like berries medley or nutty delights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg