Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake

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🍓🍍🍰 Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake — Moist, Fruity & Tropical Favorite

🌴 Introduction

This Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is sunshine in cake form. Soft, buttery, and incredibly moist, it blends the bright sweetness of strawberries with the juicy tropical flavor of pineapple. Every slice is rich yet light, dense yet tender—the kind of homemade dessert that feels nostalgic and special at the same time. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, potlucks, or a quiet afternoon treat with tea or coffee, this cake never fails to impress.

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (or pineapple juice for extra flavor)

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice or milk
  • A few drops vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugar
    In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
    Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in Fruit
    Gently fold in the drained pineapple and chopped strawberries. Do not overmix.
  7. Bake
    Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
    Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool
    Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Glaze (Optional)
    Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cake.

🍰 Methods & Baking Tips

  • Drain pineapple very well to prevent a soggy cake
  • Toss strawberries lightly in flour before folding in to prevent sinking
  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture
  • For extra richness, substitute milk with coconut milk

📜 A Little History

Pound cake dates back to Europe in the 1700s, traditionally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, bakers around the world added fruits, flavors, and lighter textures. This tropical variation reflects modern baking—simple, comforting, yet full of bold, fruity flavor inspired by island desserts and summer treats.

🧁 Cake Formation & Texture

This cake forms a tight yet tender crumb, thanks to creamed butter and balanced moisture from fruit. Pineapple adds juiciness, strawberries bring bursts of sweetness, and the butter provides that classic pound cake richness.

❤️ Why Cake Lovers Adore This Recipe

  • Moist for days
  • Perfect balance of fruity and buttery
  • Simple ingredients
  • No frosting required
  • Crowd-pleasing and beautiful

🌸 Conclusion

Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is the kind of dessert that brings smiles with every slice. It’s cozy, tropical, and timeless—easy enough for everyday baking, special enough for celebrations. Once you bake it, it’ll quickly become a family favorite.

🥰 For the Lovers of This Cake

If you love:

  • Fruity desserts
  • Old-fashioned pound cakes
  • Tropical flavors
  • Easy homemade baking

✨ This cake is for you.

Enjoy ❤️👇👇👇
If you want variations (lemon glaze, coconut version, or bundt pan tips), just say the word!

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