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Strawberry Glazed Pound Cake Loaf
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Strawberry Glazed Pound Cake Loaf

Moist Strawberry Glazed Pound Cake Loaf with fresh berries in the batter and glossy strawberry glaze on top. Perfect for dessert or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped and patted dry
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional for glaze

Equipment

  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate dry ingredients and sour cream.
  5. Fold in chopped strawberries. Pour into pan; bake 50-60 minutes until toothpick clean.
  6. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on rack.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Pat strawberries dry to prevent sinking.
  • Room temperature ingredients mix best.
  • Store at room temp 2 days or fridge 5 days.