Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for summer gatherings or cozy family moments. Its vibrant colors and irresistible taste will surely impress your guests, making every occasion feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, alternating with lemon juice until just combined.
- Gently fold in strawberries and lemon zest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg