Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake
A delightful pound cake infused with strawberry flavor, topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup milk Can substitute with almond milk
- 0.33 cup strawberry puree Use fresh strawberries for the puree
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon strawberry puree
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the strawberry puree gently.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze Preparation
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry puree until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve with fresh strawberries or a scoop of ice cream if desired. Cake can be made in advance and stored properly.