Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake, where fresh strawberries and zesty lemons create a moist, tender cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy afternoon treat or the star of your next gathering, each slice promises an explosion of flavor that will brighten your day. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg