Strawberry Pound Cake 

This delightful dessert combines the rich, buttery texture of a classic pound cake with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. Infused with a hint of lemon zest and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze, this cake is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, brunches, or as a comforting treat with your afternoon tea. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Zest of 1 lemon

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice

• ¼ cup finely chopped strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.

6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

7. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, being careful not to overmix.

8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.

10. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and finely chopped strawberries until smooth.

11. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 395 kcal

• Fat: 18.8 g

• Saturated Fat: 11.4 g

• Cholesterol: 114 mg

• Sodium: 31 mg

• Carbohydrates: 39.2 g

• Fiber: 0.5 g

• Sugars: 26.5 g

• Protein: 3.6 g