Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional but amazing)
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss strawberries)
For the Strawberry Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream.
Mix in vanilla and strawberry extract.
Fold Strawberries
Toss chopped strawberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into batter.
Bake
Pour into pan and bake 70–80 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool
Let cake cool 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
🍓 Strawberry Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
💡 Tips
For extra strawberry flavor, swirl a little glaze into the batter before baking.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a bakery-style dessert.
Enjoy this beautiful strawberry pound cake – it’s perfect for spring, parties, or anytime you need something sweet and special! ❤️🍓