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Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake

A moist and buttery cake studded with fresh strawberries, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Ingredient
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a larger mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it into an even layer.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Once done, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute almond or soy milk with vinegar for buttermilk.