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Sweet and Moist Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe (Loaf Style!)

By Corinne Griffith

May 9, 2025 3 Min Read

Strawberry Pound Cake 🍓🍰

Soft, moist, and filled with juicy bits of real fruit, this Strawberry Pound Cake is a fresh take on a classic. Made with sour cream for richness, vanilla for depth, and fresh strawberries for sweet pockets of flavor, this loaf is perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or even dessert.

It’s the kind of cake that’s just as at home on a picnic blanket as it is on a tea tray—simple, flavorful, and impossible to resist.

🌟 Why I Love This Recipe

This pound cake is:

Moist and tender, thanks to sour cream and butter
Naturally sweetened with fresh strawberries
A no-fuss bake with incredible flavor
Perfect as-is or topped with whipped cream, glaze, or more berries

It’s elegant yet effortless, and it comes together in under 15 minutes of prep.

🛒 Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
½ cup fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp sugar (for macerating the strawberries)

⏱️ Total Time: 15 minutes prep + 55 minutes baking
🍓 Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

2. Macerate the Strawberries

In a small bowl, toss:

½ cup diced strawberries
2 tbsp sugar

Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out the juices. Set aside.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

Flour
Baking powder
Salt

Set aside.

4. Cream the Butter & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream:

Softened butter
Granulated sugar

Beat until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes.

5. Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract.

6. Combine Batter

Add the dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

7. Fold in Strawberries

Gently fold in the macerated strawberries and any juices from the bowl.

8. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips for Success

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the cake light.
Want extra berry flavor? Add a few drops of strawberry extract or swirl in strawberry jam.
Drizzle with a simple glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) for a finishing touch.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve slices of strawberry pound cake:

As-is, with tea or coffee
With a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Topped with fresh berries or a quick berry compote

Pairs beautifully with:

🧊 Storage & Freezing

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Refrigerate for up to 5 days
Freeze whole or sliced for up to 2 months

Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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🥄 Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Pound Cake is a slice of sunshine—soft, sweet, and filled with juicy berry bites. It’s the kind of recipe that looks and tastes like you spent hours baking, but comes together with ease. Whether you serve it warm, chilled, or dressed up with toppings, this loaf is sure to brighten any table.

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