Description
A rich, buttery pound cake infused with strawberry flavor and vanilla milkshake vibes, finished with a sweet strawberry glaze moist, nostalgic, and perfect for dessert or brunch.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup strawberry syrup or strawberry milk powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp strawberry syrup (for glaze)
1–2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add dry ingredients to batter alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.
7. Stir in strawberry syrup or strawberry milk powder.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 65–75 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
11. Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry syrup, and milk to make glaze.
12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh strawberry puree instead of syrup for a natural option.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Cake stays moist for several days when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: strawberry pound cake, strawberry milkshake cake, loaf cake, strawberry dessert