Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake

Everyone knows dessert is the best part of any meal, especially when it’s strawberry pound cake!

So many people have fond memories of picnics or barbecue gatherings that revolve around getting to finish off the meal with a heavenly strawberry dessert.

You can tug on those heartstrings and taste buds any time of the year when you make this recipe.

So it’s time to bake your amazing strawberry pound cake and create new, improved memories of this dessert any time of the year!

Deliciously moist and flavorful.

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Why I Love Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake?

• Pound cake is sweet and filling
• Strawberries are good for you (not with this much sweetness, but it doesn’t hurt to mention that they add some nutritional value!)
• A little bit goes a long way, meaning that a single slice can be satisfying
• No matter what time of the year, eating this cake makes it seem like summer
• Just about everyone loves this dessert
• It’s easy to make

Why Is My Pound Cake Not Moist?

While it’s tough to pinpoint the exact reason a strawberry pound cake recipe turns out dry, it’s usually one of a few reasons:

• Ensure you measure and use the exact ingredients in the recipe. Don’t switch anything out thinking it’s healthier or should work just fine as a replacement. There’s no room for error in baking, especially with a pound cake.
• Some people believe that the mixing steps are optional, interchangeable, or can be done all at once. If you’re one of those people, you’ll likely end up with a dry, dense pound cake. Follow beating order, times, and preparation instructions for the best chance at a moist result.
• Overbaking will dry any cake or baked good out, including this cake. Ensure your oven is preheated before placing the cake in it, reduce cooking times if you’re using a dark cake pan, and check the cake for doneness at the minimum recommended cook time. Check frequently if it’s not fully cooked, and remove it the moment it’s done.

What Causes a Pound Cake to Be Heavy?

Several things can cause take an easy strawberry pound cake and turn it into a dense brick, including:

• Adding too much flour
• Baking for too long
• Over-mixing the batter

Why Do You Put Baking Soda in Pound Cake?

Baking soda reacts with the batter and allows the cake to rise. It helps a cake to become fluffy during the baking process. 

How to Serve Strawberry Pound Cake?

The most popular ways to serve this poundcake is with:

• Whipped cream
• Strawberry sauce or preserves
• Ice cream
• Chopped nuts
• Chocolate (syrup or chopped)

Cooking Tips:

• Use the freshest ingredients possible
• Bring all cold ingredients to room temperature before putting them together
• Make sure your batter is creamy and without lumps
• Add eggs one at a time and only beat until just combined
• Loosely tent the cake if it becomes too dark on top during baking
• Allow the cake to cool in the pan before tipping it onto a serving plate
• Serve the cake cool, not warm

Variations:

• Add a strawberry jam swirl between the top and bottom layers when putting the batter into the pan
• Introduce new fats like cream cheese, sour cream, or heavy cream to your recipe
• Make your pound cake into a strawberry chocolate cake by adding cocoa powder or chocolate chips to your cake batter (Note: if adding cocoa powder, you’ll need to adjust your moisture level to prevent it from drying out)
• Top with fresh strawberries or mixed berries
• Add a dollop of ricotta cheese when serving
• Drizzle your favorite syrup or liquor over the cake

Ingredients:

• Butter softened
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla
• All-purpose flour
• Ground almonds
• Milk
• Strawberries
• Water

How to make Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth.

Step 2. Mix in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.

Step 3. Alternate adding the flour with the milk until well combined.

Adding the flour.

Adding the milk.

Step 4. Blend in the vanilla and ground almonds.

Adding the vanilla.

Adding the ground almonds.

Step 5. Fold in the quartered strawberries and water until incorporated well.

Adding the strawberries.

Adding the water.

Step 6. Spread the batter evenly between two well-greased loaf pans.

Step 7. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour until cooked through.

Step 8. Let cool before serving.

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How to Store Strawberry Pound Cake?

It’s easy to store your strawberry cake. Cover the cake with saran wrap or an airtight container and keep it at room temperature.

How to Reheat Strawberry Pound Cake?

This cake is excellent at room temperature or even cold but can be reheated if desired. Place the cake on a moist paper towel on a plate in the microwave. Heat at 10-second increments until warmed through.

How Much Does Strawberry Pound Cake Last on the Fridge?

While storing the cake in the fridge isn’t recommended, you can place it there for around three to five days. The cake will have a drier texture and taste if you use the fridge, and it won’t last any longer than if you were to keep it at room temperature.

Can I Make Ahead Strawberry Pound Cake?

You can make this cake ahead of time when you need to! Simply make the recipe as directed, allow the cake to cool, and store it tightly wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature. Use the cake within a few days for the best taste and texture!

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