Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake

A rich, buttery pound cake loaded with juicy strawberries and crushed pineapple, then finished with a glossy pineapple glaze and fresh fruit on top. This cake looks stunning, tastes tropical, and is guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any table
Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

Optional glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp pineapple juice or milk

Sliced strawberries and pineapple pieces, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light, pale, and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).
6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and the well-drained crushed pineapple.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Optional: Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle generously over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and pineapple pieces for a bakery-style finish.

Nutritional Information

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 65 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: ~340 Kcal per slice

Pro Tips (to match the photo perfectly):

Pat the strawberries dry before folding them in to avoid excess moisture.

Drain the pineapple very well for a dense, buttery pound cake texture.

Drizzle the glaze while the cake is slightly warm for that glossy, dripping look seen in the image