🍓 Homemade Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake 🍓
An irresistible fusion of Southern tradition and Italian elegance, kissed with strawberries and love.
🌟 Introduction
There’s something timeless about pound cake — a dense, buttery dessert that evokes memories of family gatherings, summer picnics, and cozy holidays. But what happens when you elevate this classic with Italian cream richness and fresh strawberries? You get this Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake — a luscious, velvety cake that’s tender on the inside, golden on the outside, and bursting with fruity, creamy charm. This cake is not just a dessert, it’s a love letter in every slice — perfect for lovers, family, or anyone who deserves something truly special.
🍓 Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for a nutty undertone)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for texture)
🍓 Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pureed strawberries
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🧁 Instructions & Methods
1. Prepare the Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan. Set aside.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy — about 3–5 minutes.
(This step is key to aerating the cake for a soft crumb.)
3. Add Eggs
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is fully combined.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Alternate Flour and Buttermilk
- With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Stir in the vanilla, almond extract, strawberries, coconut, and nuts (if using).
6. Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the Glaze
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until creamy and pourable.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake.
🕰️ A Slice of History
The pound cake originated in Europe in the 1700s, named for its simple formula: one pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. Italian Cream Cake, on the other hand, is a Southern U.S. gem — a rich, moist cake typically made with buttermilk, coconut, and nuts. By blending these traditions and infusing them with the brightness of strawberries, this cake is both a nostalgic nod and a fresh twist.
💘 For the Lovers
This cake is a romantic showstopper. Serve it with strawberries dipped in chocolate for an anniversary dinner. Slice it by candlelight with someone special. Or enjoy it on a lazy Sunday afternoon, wrapped in blankets and shared with warm tea. Its soft sweetness and fruity perfume speak the language of love.
🛠️ Pro Methods & Tips
- Strain the strawberries if they’re too juicy to avoid making the batter soggy.
- To toast the coconut or nuts: Bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring once, for a richer flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing — or the glaze will melt off.
- Use cake flour instead of all-purpose for a finer crumb.
- Add 1 tablespoon of strawberry gelatin to intensify the pink color naturally.
🎉 Conclusion
This Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake is not just dessert — it’s an experience. From its luxurious texture to its fruity charm and dreamy glaze, it captures both the heart of Southern tradition and the finesse of Italian flair. Whether you’re baking it for someone you love or treating yourself, every bite is a celebration of flavor, memory, and passion.
So bake it, share it, fall in love with it — and with whoever is lucky enough to enjoy it with you. ❤️🍓
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