Fresh strawberries always make me want to bake something, and this time I decided to put them into a simple pound cake. I wanted the strawberries to be the main flavor, so I added chopped berries right into the batter and saved some for the cream cheese icing.

The cake comes out soft and buttery with little pieces of strawberry throughout. The strawberry cream cheese icing adds a sweet, creamy finish and makes each slice taste even more like fresh strawberries.

I really liked how simple this cake was to put together, so I wanted to share it with you all. If you have more strawberries to use, Strawberry Muffin and Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie are two more recipes to try.

Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

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This strawberry pound cake combines a buttery cake with fresh chopped strawberries and a simple strawberry cream cheese icing. The fresh berries add little pockets of fruit throughout the tender loaf.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10 Slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the Cake

• 170 g unsalted butter softened
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 180 g all-purpose flour
• 12 g cornstarch
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 60 ml whole milk
• 150 g fresh strawberries finely chopped

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

• 180 g powdered sugar
• 15 g butter melted
• 60 g cream cheese
• 80 g fresh strawberries mashed

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Electric hand mixer
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Loaf pan
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack
• Fork
• Small bowl
• Oven

Method

 

1. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl.
   
2. Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and creamy.
   
3. Add the vanilla extract.
   
4. Add the eggs and beat until fully combined.
   
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
   
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
   
7. Add the milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
   
8. Fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
   
9. Transfer the batter to a lined loaf pan and spread evenly.
   
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
12. For the icing, whisk the powdered sugar and melted butter until combined.
    
13. Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
    
14. Add the mashed strawberries and whisk until creamy.
    
15. Spread the strawberry icing over the cooled cake.
    
16. Slice and serve.
    

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSodium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34g

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Fresh strawberries make this pound cake feel a little different from a traditional loaf, especially with the strawberry cream cheese icing spread over the top. It is a nice recipe to come back to when you have berries to use and want something that can be sliced and served easily.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.