Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
– ½ cup buttermilk
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
– Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
To create your delicious Strawberry Pound Cake, follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
These steps will guide you through creating an incredibly delicious Strawberry Pound Cake that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g