Description
A delightful pound cake bursting with fresh strawberries and crushed pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice or milk (for optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream (or yogurt) until combined.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and drained crushed pineapple gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with pineapple juice or milk for optional glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Experiment with different fruits or add nuts for a unique twist on this cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pound cake, strawberry, pineapple, dessert, baking