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🍓🍍 Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake – Fruity, Moist & Bursting with Sunshine Flavor
Introduction
This Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is a dessert that feels like a vacation in every bite. It’s buttery and rich, yet perfectly balanced with the tang of pineapple and the sweet, jammy bursts of strawberries. The texture is moist and dense — the hallmark of a classic pound cake — but with a tropical twist that makes it perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, birthdays, or even a casual afternoon tea. If sunshine had a flavor, this would be it.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained (reserve a few tablespoons juice for glaze)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice (or milk for a creamier glaze)
- Optional: 1–2 strawberries, mashed for a pink tint
Instructions & Method
Step 1 – Prepare Your Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.
- Dice strawberries and pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid extra moisture in the batter. Drain pineapple well.
Step 2 – Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes with a hand or stand mixer).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then gently fold in strawberries and pineapple. Do not overmix.
Step 3 – Bake to Perfection
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4 – Glaze It Up
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cake. For a pink hue, mash in a couple of strawberries.
History of the Dish
Pound cakes originated in Europe in the early 1700s, named for their original formula — one pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, bakers experimented with flavors and fruits, creating regional variations. The Strawberry Pineapple combination became popular in the mid-20th century in the United States, especially in the South, where summer fruits and tropical canned goods like pineapple were readily available. This cake is a cheerful nod to that era of colorful, flavor-packed desserts.
Formation & Structure
The cake’s structure comes from the creaming method — beating butter and sugar until fluffy incorporates air, while eggs stabilize that air for a fine crumb. Pineapple adds moisture, and strawberries bring bursts of flavor. The low, slow bake ensures the cake cooks evenly without drying out, while the glaze locks in extra sweetness.
For the Lovers ❤️
This cake is for lovers of:
- Fruit-filled desserts that balance richness with fresh, tangy brightness.
- Southern-style baking traditions that mix fresh produce with timeless cake techniques.
- Pound cake purists who still love a playful twist.
- Sharing — because no one bakes a strawberry-pineapple pound cake just for themselves (although… no judgment if you do).
Conclusion
A slice of this Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is like a warm hug from summer itself — sweet, sunny, and comforting. Whether served with tea, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s the kind of cake that gathers people around the table and leaves them asking for the recipe.
If you want, I can also give you a version with strawberry swirl inside for an even more striking look when sliced. That would make the “lovers” part even more romantic. Would you like me to do that?