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A Strawberry Pound Cake That’s Rich, Buttery, and Light as a Spring Afternoon

A Strawberry Pound Cake That’s Rich, Buttery, and Light as a Spring Afternoon

A Strawberry Pound Cake That’s Rich, Buttery, and Light as a Spring Afternoon, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 11 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Bundt cake pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Butter

  • 8 ounces unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Eggs and Dairy

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream

Flour and Sugar

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Fruits and Flavorings

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries trimmed and diced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Baking Essentials

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place 2 sticks of the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Alternatively, place in a large bowl if using an electric hand mixer. Place 4 large eggs and 1 cup sour cream on the counter. Let everything sit at room temperature until the butter is softened, at least 1 hour.
  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375ºF. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and mix with 1 tablespoon of the all-purpose flour to form a paste. Brush the paste on the inside of a 12-cup bundt cake pan.
  • Trim and dice 1 pound strawberries.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.

Mixing Batter

  • Add 2 cups granulated sugar to the bowl of butter. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • With the mixer on low speed, beat in ⅓ of the flour mixture, then ½ of the sour cream. Continue with half of the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining sour cream, followed by the remaining flour mixture until just combined.
  • Add the strawberries and gently fold them into the batter.

Baking

  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Flip the cake out onto the rack and let cool completely, about 1 ½ hours.

Finishing Touch

  • Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice together until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.

Notes

Using the right bundt pan: The recipe calls for a 12-cup Bundt pan. If in doubt, measure the amount of water it takes to fill the pan. The cake can be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Buttery Cake, Homemade Cake, Light Cake, Spring Dessert, Strawberry Pound Cake
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