Here’s a sweet, fruity twist on a classic dessert — Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake! 🍓🍍
This ultra-moist cake is packed with bright strawberry and pineapple flavor, has a rich buttery crumb, and is perfect for spring and summer gatherings — or anytime you need a taste of sunshine.
🍓🍍 Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake
🕒 Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12–14 slices
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 ½ cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup crushed pineapple (drained well, save juice)
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1 cup fresh strawberries, diced and patted dry
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: ½ teaspoon pineapple or coconut extract
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from drained pineapple)
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Optional: 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice for brightness
🔪 Instructions:
🔹 1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan very well (or use baking spray with flour).
🔹 2. Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
🔹 3. Add Eggs
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
🔹 4. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
🔹 5. Combine Wet and Dry
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
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Fold in the vanilla, pineapple, and strawberries gently.
⚠️ Make sure strawberries are dry to avoid extra moisture that can make the cake dense.
🔹 6. Bake
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
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Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🔹 7. Glaze
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Whisk together powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled cake. Let glaze set before slicing.
🧊 Storage:
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Keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Refrigerate for longer storage (up to 5–6 days).
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Freezes well — wrap in plastic + foil for up to 2 months (glaze after thawing).
🍽️ Optional Add-ins:
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Add ½ cup toasted coconut for a tropical twist
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Swirl in ¼ cup strawberry jam for extra fruity ribbons
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Top with fresh pineapple chunks and sliced strawberries for serving