Description
This Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake is a creamy, fruity dessert made with plant-based ingredients that delivers a moist and airy texture infused with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. It features a tender crumb and a subtle pink hue, perfect for any occasion and easy enough for bakers of all levels to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and lightly mashed or pureed (reserve a small amount for swirls)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then mash or puree them lightly. Set aside a small amount to swirl into the batter later for beautiful streaks of strawberry flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the plant-based butter with sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light, ensuring the sugar begins to dissolve thoroughly.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and natural vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and blend everything evenly for a harmonious flavor base.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and natural gelling agent in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to maintain the airiness needed for a tender pound cake.
- Fold in strawberries: Carefully fold in the mashed strawberries, reserving some to create swirls. This step provides fresh bursts of strawberry taste and creates lovely pink marbling effects throughout the cake.
- Bake and cool: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before slicing to preserve its moist texture.
Notes
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing and better texture.
- Stir the batter just enough to combine to keep your pound cake light and tender.
- Use ripe and juicy fresh strawberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use an oven thermometer to avoid uneven cooking or drying out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing for perfect, clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry pound cake, plant-based pound cake, milkshake pound cake, vegan dessert, strawberry cake