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Strawberry Pound Cake with Vanilla Cream Glaze
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Strawberry Pound Cake with Vanilla Cream Glaze

Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword strawberry-pound-cake, strawberry-pound-cake-recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 629kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3.4 oz box dry instant strawberry creme pudding (See Cook's note)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cup lightly mashed 1/4-inch cubed strawberries
  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a bundt pan or spray liberally with baking spray. Set aside
  • Using an electric mixer cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract. Cream for 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • On low speed, add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk beginning and ending with buttermilk. Once all has been added, increase the speed to medium and whip until smooth for around 30-45 seconds.
  • By hand, fold the strawberries into the cake batter. (You can add a few drops of food coloring or gel to the cake batter to change the hue.) Spread the cake batter evenly into the bundt pan.
  • Place into the oven and immediately lower the temperature to 325°F. Bake for 1 hour 20-30 minutes, covering with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent over browning. Test the center with a toothpick looking for moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes then remove from the pan to cool completely.
  • Make Glaze: In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add additional cream as needed to thin. Drizzle over the cooled cake. (You can also add strawberry extract and 2 tablespoons of strawberry purée to transform it into a strawberry glaze for pound cake.)
  • Store chilled.

Notes

    • Strawberry Pudding Mix: If you are unable to find strawberry pudding mix use one 3.4 ounce package of instant vanilla pudding mix instead and add 2 teaspoons of strawberry extract to the batter along with the vanilla extract.
    • Instant Pudding Substitution: If omitting the instant pudding mix, increase the amount of granulated sugar called for in the recipe to 3 cups in addition to 2 teaspoons strawberry extract.
    • Flavoring: You could add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1-2 tablespoons of lemon zest for a citrus twist.
    • Berries: You could also make this cake using raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg