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Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

A rich, tender pound cake infused with strawberry milk, fresh strawberries, and strawberry preserves, finished with a sweet pink glaze. This cake tastes just like a classic strawberry milkshake and is perfect for gifting, celebrations, or freezing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup strawberry milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or puree
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons strawberry milk (glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (glaze)
  • 1 pinch salt (glaze)

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt pan or loaf pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or loaf pan thoroughly.
  2. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Whisk strawberry milk, sour cream, and vanilla together until smooth.
  5. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  6. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to the batter, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in strawberry preserves and chopped strawberries carefully.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake. Allow glaze to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor
  • Slightly warm the glaze for easier drizzling
  • Slice with a sharp knife for clean edges
  • Excellent for gifting, freezing, and entertaining