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Strawberry Pound Cake

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Strawberry pound cake is a rich, buttery, and moist dessert filled with sweet, juicy strawberries. It’s a beautiful and flavorful twist on the classic pound cake, perfect for spring and summer gatherings or a delightful year-round treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tbsp flour (for tossing strawberries)
  • Optional: powdered sugar or strawberry glaze for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Toss chopped strawberries in 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving, if desired.

Notes

Add lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.Use a strawberry glaze made with powdered sugar and mashed strawberries.Try white chocolate chips for extra richness.Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.Make mini pound cakes using muffin tins or small loaf pans.

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