Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake

A rich, buttery pound cake with bright tropical flavor from juicy Strawberry and sweet Pineapple.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a loaf or Bundt pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients gradually to the butter mixture.
6. Fold in sour cream, vanilla, crushed pineapple, and strawberries.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Tips

• Toss strawberries lightly in flour before adding to prevent sinking.
• Drain pineapple well so the cake stays tender, not soggy.