Easy Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

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🍓🥛🍰 Easy Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake – Full Recipe Guide

🍰 Introduction

If you love soft, rich cakes with a fruity twist, this Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake is going to be your new favorite! It combines the creamy nostalgia of a milkshake with the dense, buttery texture of a pound cake. Perfect for tea time, dessert, or even breakfast (yes, we won’t judge 😄), this cake is incredibly easy to make—especially since it uses a cake mix shortcut!

🧾 Ingredients

🍓 For the Cake:

  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
  • 1 box instant strawberry pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk

🍥 For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or strawberry extract (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven & Pan

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan

2. Mix the Batter

  • In a large bowl, combine:
    • Cake mix
    • Strawberry pudding mix
  • Add eggs, oil, and milk
  • Beat for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy

3. Bake

  • Pour batter into prepared pan
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes
  • Check doneness with a toothpick (should come out clean)

4. Cool the Cake

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

5. Make the Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar + milk + extract
  • Stir until smooth and pourable

6. Finish

  • Drizzle glaze over cooled cake
  • Let it set before slicing

🍳 Methods & Tips

✔️ Mixing Method

This recipe uses the quick-mix method, meaning everything is blended together at once—perfect for beginners.

✔️ Baking Tips

  • Don’t overmix (keeps cake soft!)
  • Use room-temperature eggs for better texture
  • Add fresh strawberries for extra flavor if you like

✔️ Flavor Boost Ideas

  • Add white chocolate chips 🍫
  • Use strawberry milk instead of regular milk
  • Top with whipped cream for a milkshake vibe

📜 History & Inspiration

The classic pound cake dates back to Europe in the 1700s, originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, modern variations like this one появились (evolved!) by adding flavors like strawberry and using convenient ingredients like cake mixes and pudding to create a softer, more moist texture.

This version takes inspiration from the sweet, creamy flavor of a strawberry milkshake, turning it into a sliceable dessert!

🎨 Formation & Presentation

  • Bake in a bundt pan for an elegant look
  • Slice thick pieces for that classic pound cake feel
  • Garnish with:
    • Fresh strawberries 🍓
    • Powdered sugar dusting
    • Whipped cream

❤️ Lovers of This Cake

This cake is perfect for:

  • Strawberry lovers 🍓
  • Kids and families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • Beginner bakers
  • Anyone who enjoys quick, no-fuss desserts

💡 Extra Methods (Creative Twists)

  • Layer Cake Version: Slice and fill with strawberry cream
  • Cupcakes: Bake for 18–22 minutes instead
  • Marble Style: Swirl vanilla batter for a two-tone cake

🎉 Conclusion

This Easy Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake is the perfect combination of simplicity and indulgence. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again—just like your cloud cake habit twice a week 😉.

Give it a try, and don’t be surprised if it disappears in minutes! 🍰✨

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