Description
This strawberry pineapple pound cake is a moist, buttery dessert bursting with tropical sweetness. Juicy strawberries and crushed pineapple are folded into a rich, tender crumb, making it ideal for gatherings or a simple treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing pan, optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting pan, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the vegetable oil and mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 80–90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberries with raspberries or peaches.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Drizzle a glaze made with powdered sugar and pineapple juice over the cooled cake for added sweetness.
- Finely chop fruit and lightly flour it to prevent sinking.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, microwave individual slices for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80–90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
