Description
A rich and tender Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake with a soft pink crumb, buttery texture, and sweet strawberry glaze that brings nostalgic milkshake flavor into every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup strawberry puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a standard loaf pan thoroughly.
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients, whole milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract to the batter, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of strawberry puree to create a smooth glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural color.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: strawberry pound cake, strawberry milkshake cake, strawberry loaf cake, homemade pound cake, strawberry dessert