Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake with Pink Glaze. This moist and flavorful cake is enhanced by the rich essence of fresh strawberries, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or casual gathering. The tender crumb, thanks to the buttermilk, ensures each slice melts in your mouth. Topped with a vibrant pink glaze, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any table. Serve it alongside fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream for a truly memorable treat. Easy to make and enjoyable for everyone, this fruity pound cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pureed fresh strawberries (about 1 cup strawberries, hulled and mashed)
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional, for extra color)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree (strained to remove seeds if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine buttermilk and strawberry puree in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk mixture.
- If desired, add pink food coloring and fold gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg