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Strawberry Pound Cake With Fresh Strawberry Glaze Recipe

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This Strawberry Pound Cake is a moist, tender cake bursting with fresh strawberries and topped with a thick, luscious strawberry glaze. Perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon, it combines the rich texture of sour cream and butter with the sweetness of fresh berries, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pound Cake

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • ½ cup full fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Strawberry Glaze

  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch metal loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until very pale and fluffy. This step aerates the mixture, ensuring a nice rise.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the whole egg and egg yolk to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Mix in half of the sour cream and the vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Add Flour and Sour Cream Alternately: Add 1 cup of the flour mixture to the batter and mix until just combined. Then add the remaining sour cream followed by the last cup of flour mixture, mixing after each addition until just blended.
  7. Prepare Strawberries: Toss 1 ½ cups diced strawberries with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and let stand for 2 minutes. Then coat them with the remaining ¼ cup flour mixture to prevent sinking in the batter.
  8. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold 1 cup of the coated strawberries into the batter using a silicone spatula.
  9. Assemble Cake Batter: Pour three-quarters of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining coated strawberries evenly over the batter. Spread the remaining batter over the top, smoothing to cover all the strawberries.
  10. Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check after 30-35 minutes and tent with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
  11. Cool: Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 1 hour.
  12. Make the Glaze: Combine 1 cup diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl; let sit 10 minutes to release juices. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to collect 3 tablespoons of juice. In a bowl, mix the strawberry juice, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth and thick. Adjust thickness by adding juice one teaspoon at a time if needed.
  13. Glaze the Cake: Remove parchment from cooled cake and place it on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Pour the glaze slowly over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  14. Set and Serve: Allow the glaze to set completely before slicing and serving for best presentation and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries are not recommended as they release excess water.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve the ideal cake texture.
  • Using a metal loaf pan is preferred for better heat conduction which improves the rise and baking quality of the cake.
  • Beating the butter and sugar thoroughly is critical for a light and fluffy pound cake.
  • When baking, tent the cake with foil if the top starts browning too much to prevent burning.
  • The glaze consistency should resemble thick toothpaste, thick enough to hold drips without running too much.

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