Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and tangy pineapple with this moist and flavorful pound cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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For the Pound Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating fruit)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Fruits: In a small bowl, toss the diced strawberries and crushed pineapple with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries and well-drained canned or fresh pineapple.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding fruit to keep the cake tender.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
