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Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake

Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake

  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake is perfect for winter celebrations. It features a soft texture with juicy bursts of strawberries and a rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries, drained well
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the frosting: 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup finely chopped strawberries (blotted dry)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract, chopped strawberries, coconut, and nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  11. Add powdered sugar, chopped strawberries, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  12. Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Drain strawberries well to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Strawberry, Italian Cream, Pound Cake, Dessert

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