For the Strawberry Purée:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
2–3 tablespoons sugar (optional, depending on sweetness)
For the Pound Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup strawberry purée (from above)
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pink gel food coloring (optional for brighter color)
For the Strawberry Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons strawberry purée
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Step 1: Make the Strawberry Purée
Place chopped strawberries into a saucepan with sugar. Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until strawberries break down and liquid thickens.
Blend until smooth, then cool completely. Measure out 1 cup for the batter.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugar on medium-high for 4–5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Proper creaming creates the signature tender pound cake texture.
Step 4: Add the Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
Step 5: Add Strawberry Purée and Sour Cream
Mix in the cooled strawberry purée, sour cream, and vanilla extract. The batter will turn a beautiful pink color.
Step 6: Add Dry Ingredients
Slowly add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Add a drop or two of pink gel coloring if you want a deeper strawberry color.
Step 7: Bake the Cake
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or 2 loaf pans.
Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 70–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Step 8: Make the Strawberry Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry purée, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled cake
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