Strawberry Pound Cake: The Best Homemade Delight You'll Love
Discover the delightful taste of homemade strawberry pound cake that will leave you craving for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with a strawberry glaze.
- Let the cake cool completely for the best slices.