Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of homestyle strawberry pound cake! This easy-to-make dessert features a golden crust and a moist, buttery crumb packed with fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family nights, this cake is sure to become a cherished favorite. With its sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen, every slice promises a burst of flavor and warmth that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture along with sour cream or yogurt until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg