Moist and buttery strawberry lemon pound cake filled with fresh strawberries, bright lemon flavor, and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for spring and summer.
1.25cupssalted butterroom temperature (2 ½ sticks / 284 g)
3cupsgranulated sugar
6largeeggsroom temperature
3cupscake flour
0.25cupsbuttermilkroom temperature
1tablespoonlemon extract
3cupsfresh strawberrieschopped
1tablespoonall-purpose flourfor tossing the strawberries
2cupsconfectioners’ sugar
0.25cupslemon juiceabout 1-2 lemons
1teaspoonlemon zestabout 1 medium lemon
0.5cupsfresh strawberrieschopped for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with non-stick spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium speed until smooth.
Gradually add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Slowly add the cake flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
Add buttermilk. Mix until just incorporated, scraping the bowl as needed.
Add the lemon extract and lemon zest, mixing until just combined.
In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking during baking.
Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 85-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake.
After glazing the cake, sprinkle with lemon zest and scatter the chopped strawberries on top. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
This pound cake is best served within 2 days for optimal freshness. You can store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature.