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Strawberry Pound Cake

Delicious Strawberry Pound Cake with a Greek Yogurt Twist

Enjoy this moist and fluffy Strawberry Pound Cake, enriched with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend may be used, but results can vary
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder provides leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt adds moisture; sour cream can be substituted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the batter
  • 3 large eggs binds the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla or lemon extract
  • 0.33 cups vegetable oil adds moisture
  • 1 to 1.5 cups diced fresh strawberries frozen strawberries may be used if fresh are unavailable
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups crushed strawberries adds natural flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar thickens the glaze

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 50 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Mix crushed strawberries with powdered sugar for the glaze and pour over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure accurately and ensure room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Don’t overmix to maintain a light and fluffy crumb.

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