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Strawberry Rhubarb Pound Cake

This old-fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Pound Cake is a simple, moist, lightly sweetened cake loaded with fresh fruit and summertime charm!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter softened, 1 cup
  • 1 cup plus 2 additional tablespoons sugar divide
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb diced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan. (you can also place a piece of parchment paper down the center of the pan to more easily lift the loaf out after baking).
  3. Add the butter and one cup of sugar to a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer (or a stand mixer)
  4. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Add in one egg at a time and blend each one completely in before adding another one.
  6. Then add vanilla extract and blend in thoroughly.
  7. Gradually add in the flour and mix on low speed. After adding in all the flour, stop mixing to be careful not to overmix. It is okay to have some flour not completely mixed in.
  8. Add the diced fresh strawberries and rhubarb and gently fold into the batter.
  9. Continue turning the dough until flour is fully mixed in.
  10. Add the batter to the greased loaf pan
  11. Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  12. Bake 55-60 minutes on the middle rack or until a toothpick inserted into the center is clean.
  13. Allow it to cool in the loaf pan for 5 minutes. Then remove from the pan and place it on a wire rack to completely cool. You can use a knife to run around the sides of the pan to loosen the sides of the pan

Notes

  • Preheat oven at least 15 minutes prior to baking
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
  • For lower calories, substitute ½ cup (1 stick) of butter for ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce.
  • Fresh strawberries work best but use thawed frozen strawberries if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.