Description

Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Easy Strawberry Pound Cake, a fantastic dessert perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. This cake combines fresh strawberries with a light and fluffy base, creating a sweet treat that will impress your guests. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, picnic, or just to enjoy at home, this cake is quick to prepare and easy to customize. Top it off with a smooth glaze and extra strawberries for an eye-catching presentation. Everyone will be reaching for seconds!

Ingredients

Scale

16 ounces boxed white cake mix
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs (room temperature)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
3 ounces strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×5 inch baking pan with flour.
In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, flour, and vegan gelatin; whisk until blended.
Add eggs, water, oil, and chopped strawberries; mix using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake; garnish with additional strawberries if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Room-temperature ingredients yield better texture. Substitute frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available. Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or different berries.