Description
Enjoy a moist and fluffy Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake made with fresh strawberries and plant-based butter. This cake blends juicy strawberries with a rich, tender crumb that stays moist for days. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack, it offers a naturally sweet, fruity, and comforting treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then chop them into small pieces. Sprinkle them with a little sugar and let them macerate for about 10 minutes to bring out their natural juice and flavor.
- Cream the Plant-Based Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the plant-based butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating that airy texture in the pound cake.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract (natural), plant-based milk, and apple cider vinegar. These liquids help balance the batter and activate the rising agents for a tender crumb.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent. Sifting the dry ingredients ensures they are evenly distributed and lump-free.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cake light and fluffy.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the macerated strawberries and their juices into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the fruit too much.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf or bundt pan, smoothing the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This step ensures firm edges and easy slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a uniform batter.
- Do not overmix batter to avoid toughening the cake.
- Choose vibrant, ripe strawberries for best flavor and color.
- Check cake doneness starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Allow the cake to rest before slicing to improve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry pound cake, plant-based cake, vegan dessert, milkshake cake, fruity pound cake