Strawberry Yogurt Pound Cake
Description: This delightful pound cake recipe deviates from the traditional pound of butter, instead using just half a cup, yet retaining that unmistakable buttery flavor. Moist and delicious, this cake is versatile; enjoy it topped with fresh fruit, incorporate it into a trifle, or savor a plain slice alongside your morning coffee.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍰
Keywords: Sweet, Brunch, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy 🍓🥞👩🍳
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 cup | Strawberry yogurt |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 360.6
- Fat: 14.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 124.6mg
- Sodium: 383.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 51.4g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 26.8g
- Protein: 7.2g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set to medium speed, beat together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, strawberry yogurt, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until the ingredients are well blended.
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Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Reduce the mixer speed to low.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating just until blended. Avoid overmixing.
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Bake:
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for approximately 70 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Serve:
- After cooling, remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy this delectable Strawberry Yogurt Pound Cake on its own or with your favorite toppings! Whether for a special occasion or a delightful everyday treat, this recipe is sure to impress with its moist texture and irresistible flavor.
