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Sweet Strawberry Pound Cake

Sweet Strawberry Pound Cake: 5 Reasons You’ll Crave It


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful pound cake infused with fresh strawberries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped strawberries.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
  • Can be served with whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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