Description
Indulge in this moist Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake, infused with fresh strawberry puree and topped with a glossy glaze. It’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, offering a burst of summer flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g (1 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: crucial for a light texture
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: provides sweetness and structure
- 4 Large Eggs, at Room Temperature: emulsify for a smoother texture
- 240g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: main structure of the cake
- 2 tsp Baking Powder: helps the cake rise
- 60ml (1/4 cup) Whole Milk: adds moisture and richness
- 120g (½ cup) Fresh Strawberry Puree: infuses vibrant strawberry flavor
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: enhances the flavor profile
- ¼ tsp Fine Sea Salt: balances sweetness
- 120g (1 cup) Powdered Sugar (for glaze): base of the glossy glaze
- 60ml (¼ cup) Strawberry Puree (for glaze): intensifies strawberry flavor
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Milk (for glaze): achieves perfect glaze consistency
- 4 Fresh Strawberries, Thinly Sliced (garnish): adds visual appeal and fresh bite
- Extra Powdered Sugar for Dusting: adds elegance
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line a loaf pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Combine milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with wet ingredients, starting and ending with dry.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cooling Process: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and garnish with strawberries and powdered sugar.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing are key to a tender crumb. Roasting strawberries before pureeing intensifies their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: pound cake,strawberry,milkshake,glaze,baking,dessert,summer,fruit,easy