Description
This Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake is soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberries in every bite. The rich flavor of real butter blends beautifully with tangy buttermilk, creating a moist and tender crumb. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon coffee, or a simple family dessert, this homemade pound cake is easy to prepare and delivers bakery-style results with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with flour mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture. Tossing strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom. You can substitute frozen strawberries, but thaw and drain them well first. Store the cake tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. This cake also freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg