Description
A delicious and moist Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract, optional
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped and patted dry
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, for coating the fruit
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice or milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp melted butter, optional (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extract if using.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Build the batter: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with sour cream. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare the fruit: Toss the chopped strawberries and drained pineapple with 2 tablespoons flour. Gently fold the fruit into the batter.
- Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 70–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then carefully turn it onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, pineapple juice or milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth. Add a little more liquid if needed.
- Glaze: Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled pound cake.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberries and small pineapple pieces if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple extremely well and pat the strawberries dry before adding them. Excess moisture can make the pound cake heavy or cause wet pockets around the fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg