Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake

Here’s a recipe for a delicious Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake:Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Pound Cake:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove the pound cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Strawberry Topping:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the strawberries in the sugar.
   • Let the strawberries macerate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to release their juices and become sweeter.
4. Make the Whipped Cream:
   • In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake:
   • Slice the cooled pound cake into thick slices.
   • Place a slice of pound cake on a serving plate.
   • Spoon a generous amount of macerated strawberries over the pound cake slice.
   • Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
   • Repeat layering with another slice of pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
   • Garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake immediately, and enjoy the delightful combination of tender pound cake, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.

This Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake is a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake dessert, and it’s perfect for any occasion or celebration. Enjoy!