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Strawberry Pound Cake

Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe, a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully showcases fresh strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a sweet treat just for yourself, this cake is layered with vibrant strawberry goodness and topped with a luscious glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree (for the glaze)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the glaze)
  • 1 tsp pure lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Wash and slice the strawberries; reserve some for decoration.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually mix into wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in sliced strawberries carefully.
  7. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cooling before adding the glaze made from powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.

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