Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake

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Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake

Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake

There’s something undeniably comforting about a slice of pound cake. Dense, buttery, and slightly crisp around the edges, it’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t need to show off — just grab a fork and enjoy!

But when summer rolls around and strawberries hit their peak, basic vanilla pound cake gets a bit of a glow-up. Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake — a simple twist on a classic that brings out the very best of summer season produce.

Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake – a sweet twist on this nostalgic dessert

I grew up on pound cake — the kind that came out of a bundt pan, with a golden crust and a vanilla-sweet smell that filled the whole house. It wasn’t fancy, but it didn’t need to be. Sometimes it was served with a dusting of powdered sugar. Sometimes we’d toast a slice and spread it with a little butter. But my favorite way? With freshly sliced strawberries and a big spoonful of whipped cream. I loved making strawberry shortcakes with it!

This strawberries & cream pound cake has the strawberries baked right in – making it a delicious dessert, a sweet breakfast, and perfect for a brunch or with a cup of coffee.

Equipment Used

• Baking Sheets
• Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
• #40 Cookie Scoop

What You’ll Love About Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake

• Creamy texture: Thanks to a bit of sour cream in the batter, the cake stays tender and rich.
• Bursts of fresh strawberry: Sliced strawberries folded into the mix add natural sweetness and just enough tartness to keep things interesting.
• Perfect for any occasion: Whether it’s a picnic, brunch, a backyard barbecue, or just a Tuesday, this cake fits right in.

I really love making simple cakes that come together with simple ingredients. If you love quick and easy cake recipes be sure to check out a few of my others:

• Yellow Texas Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Icing (one of my favorites! You can’t beat that classic Southern peanut butter icing)
• Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Classic Vanilla Pound Cake

How to Serve Strawberries & Cream Pound Cake

• As is: Honestly, it doesn’t need anything — it’s that good.
• With a dollop of whipped cream: Because more cream is always a good idea.
• Toasted: Slice it thick, toast it lightly, and serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You won’t regret it

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup salted butter (1 1/2 sticks), room temperature
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 tablespoon flour

For Strawberry Glaze:

• 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until it is light and fluffy.
3. Add in eggs and extracts. Once combined, fold in sour cream.
4. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients – salt, baking soda, flour.
5. Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture, mix until just combined.
6. In a separate bowl, add sliced strawberries and toss in 1 tablespoon all purpose flour. Coating the strawberries in flour prior to folding them into the pound cake batter keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the pan while baking.
7. Gently fold strawberries into pound cake batter.
8. Lightly grease & flour a loaf pan, pour batter into pan.
9. Bake poundcake for 50-55 minutes or until done. Poundcake should be golden with a slight crisp on the outside, and a toothpick should come out clean when inserted. If it is not done yet, bake for an additional 2 minutes at a time until toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let poundcake cool in loaf pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
11. While pound cake is cooling, make strawberry glaze by combining powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and milk. Once pound cake is cooled, top with strawberry glaze
12. Enjoy!

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