Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake (Printable)
Moist, tender cake bursting with fresh strawberries and tangy pineapple, ideal for warm weather gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, diced (fresh or well-drained canned)
→ Cake Batter
03 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 cups granulated sugar
08 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or 10-cup bundt pan.
02 - Toss diced strawberries and pineapple with 2 tablespoons flour in a medium bowl to coat. Set aside.
03 - Whisk together remaining flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
06 - Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until incorporated.
07 - Gradually add flour mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
08 - Gently fold floured strawberries and pineapple into batter.
09 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake for 55–65 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too quickly.
10 - Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy
- Fresh fruit keeps every bite interesting and bright
02 -
- If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil at the 40 minute mark
- The cake is done when it pulls away slightly from the pan edges
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable for proper texture
- Let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze