Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake. Bursting with juicy strawberries and tangy lemon zest, this moist and tender pound cake is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pound Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Additional lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Alternate wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Finish: Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top and sprinkle with additional lemon zest. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to suit your taste preferences.
- This pound cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
