Description
Sweet and rich strawberry pound cake celebrates summer’s bounty with classic Southern charm. Home bakers discover dense, moist layers complemented by fresh strawberry essence, creating a delightful dessert perfect for afternoon tea or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) strawberry puree (reserved from cake)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pure lemon juice or lime juice
Instructions
- Strawberry Puree Preparation: Transform fresh strawberries into a smooth puree using a food processor. Simmer most of the puree over medium heat until reduced and concentrated, reserving two tablespoons for the glaze. Cool the reduction completely.
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325°F and thoroughly grease a Bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter in a stand mixer until light and voluminous. Gradually add sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy with a delicate granular texture.
- Egg Integration: Incorporate eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing and scraping down the bowl’s sides to ensure complete blending.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Gently fold flour into the mixture in two additions. Delicately mix in salt and baking soda, maintaining a light touch to prevent overworking the batter.
- Liquid Components: Blend buttermilk, cooled strawberry reduction, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional red food coloring. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Baking Process: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the surface. Bake for 70-80 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center—it should come out clean and dry.
- Cooling and Presentation: Rest the cake in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then carefully invert onto a serving plate to showcase its elegant form.
Notes
- Maximize Strawberry Flavor: Reduce the strawberry puree to concentrate its essence, intensifying the cake’s natural fruity profile and creating a more robust taste experience.
- Prevent Cake Deflation: Carefully incorporate eggs one at a time and avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s delicate structure and prevent a dense, flat texture.
- Achieve Perfect Moisture: Use buttermilk and strawberry reduction to create a tender, moist crumb that melts in your mouth and ensures a luxurious eating experience.
- Timing is Critical: Watch the baking time closely – 70-80 minutes is precise for achieving a golden exterior and perfectly cooked interior without drying out the pound cake.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 80min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg