Description
A rich and tender classic pound cake made with creamy buttermilk and bursts of fresh strawberries. This beautifully moist loaf is perfect for spring gatherings, brunch, or a sweet afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon strawberry puree (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup white chocolate chunks (optional)
- Powdered sugar glaze or whipped cream with fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree, if using.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chunks, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle with powdered sugar glaze or serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg