Sweet Glazed Strawberry Pound Cake

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: American
• Category: Dessert / Cake
• Keywords: Strawberry Pound Cake, Spring Cake, Fruit Glaze, deesviral
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf cake

Ingredients

Pound Cake:

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Strawberry Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp strawberry puree (blended strawberries)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in batches, alternating with sour cream. Fold in chopped strawberries.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Storage & Tips

• Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months.
• Extra Tip: For a thicker glaze, use less puree. For a thinner drizzle, add more.

Why This Recipe Works

The balance of buttery pound cake and real strawberries makes each slice moist and flavorful. The glaze adds a fresh, fruity finish without overpowering the cake. It’s a reliable recipe from deesviral that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.