Description
Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake is a rich, buttery loaf swirled with strawberry puree for a pink, bakery-style treat. Vanilla notes meet bright strawberry sweetness, finished with a silky glaze that makes every slice irresistible. Easy to bake in a 9×5 loaf pan, it bakes 65–75 minutes and yields 12 generous slices—perfect for birthdays, spring gatherings, tea parties, and dessert tables with nostalgic milkshake vibes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp strawberry extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup strawberry puree (or strawberry syrup)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Pink glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or strawberry milk
- ¼ tsp strawberry extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into two bowls. Stir strawberry puree, strawberry extract, and food coloring into one bowl.
- Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and strawberry batter into the loaf pan. Gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Two-tone batter creates a pretty marble swirl with pink streaks.
- Pink glaze adds shine and sweetness; adjust milk to desired consistency.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Best served slices slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- To freeze, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65–75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake, Strawberry Pound Cake, Pink Swirl Pound Cake, Vanilla Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Dessert, Birthday Cake, Spring Dessert, Milkshake Inspired Cake, Bakery Style Pound Cake, Easy Pound Cake