Description
Rich, buttery, and bursting with sunshine-sweet fruit, this Pineapple Strawberry Pound Cake is a summertime showstopper. With juicy strawberries, tangy pineapple, and a dense yet soft crumb, it’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or anytime you need a slice of something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional: powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: vanilla glaze (see recipe)
- Optional: whipped cream or ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan, or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Gently fold in drained pineapple and chopped strawberries with a spatula. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top and bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze: Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp milk or pineapple juice, and ½ tsp vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture. Drain fruit well to avoid sogginess. Let cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Freeze individual slices for easy grab-and-go treats later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pineapple strawberry pound cake, fruit pound cake, summer dessert, buttery cake