When spring arrives, so do the strawberries.

That’s the perfect reason to make strawberry pound cake.

We probably couldn’t add more berries if we wanted to.

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Learn how to make strawberry pound cake.

Theclassic pound cakeis great forbreakfast,dessert, or a snack any time of day.

Can You Make Strawberry Pound Cake Ahead of Time?

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it’s possible for you to make strawberry pound cake ahead of time.

it’s possible for you to also keep it in the fridge for extra freshness.

Let it come to room temperature before serving.

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For the best results, refrigerate the loaf.

The glaze may begin to weep if left at room temperature too long.

These are some of our favorites:

Ingredients

Baking spray with flour

1/2cup(4 oz.

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)all-purpose flour, sifted

3/4tsp.kosher salt

1/2tsp.baking powder

3/4cupmashed fresh strawberries(about 8 oz.

Grease a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour.

Line pan with parchment paper; coat parchment with baking spray with flour.

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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Finish batter:

Stir together sifted flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.

Stir in lemon zest.

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Pour batter into prepared pan.

Let cool in pan 10 minutes.

Remove cake from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

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Make strawberry glaze:

Whisk together powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup mashed strawberries until smooth.

Drizzle over cooled cake.

Garnish with fresh strawberries.

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This size and throw in of pan allows for even baking and a golden crust.

Pound cake and Bundt cakes are two different types of cakes, both in terms of ingredients and preparation.

Bundt cake is made exclusively in a Bundt pan and can contain a range of flavors and textures.

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These are typically moist, tender cakes.

There are multiple methods for moistening a pound cake that tastes too dry.

First, trybrushing it with a simple syrup to add moisture.

it’s possible for you to also add glaze (or additional glaze) to a dry cake.

Lastly, try serving the cake withwhipped creamorice creamto help moisten it and add a creamy texture.

Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.

Then, let it cool completely on a wire rack (about one hour).