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Slice of moist strawberry pound cake with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar

Ultimate Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightfully moist and tender pound cake infused with fresh strawberries, perfect for any gathering or sweet craving.


Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced (tossed with 1 tbsp flour if desired for less sinking)


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan thoroughly, ensuring all crevices are coated.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
Step 6: Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter using a spatula.
Step 7: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
Step 8: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 9: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes. This allows the cake to set before inverting.
Step 10: Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. You can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure all cold ingredients (butter, eggs, sour cream) are at room temperature. If your strawberries are very juicy, toss them lightly in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking. A simple glaze can be made by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice until smooth.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
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