This easy homemade strawberry yogurt pound cake is soft, moist, full of fresh strawberry flavor, and finished with a sweet strawberry glaze. It is a simple loaf cake that feels special enough for dessert but is easy enough to bake whenever you have fresh strawberries on hand.
A good pound cake is always a welcome treat. It has a tender crumb, slices beautifully, and can be served in so many ways. During strawberry season, a classic pound cake is delicious with fresh berries and whipped cream, but this strawberry yogurt pound cake takes that idea one step further by baking diced strawberries right into the batter.
The result is a flavorful homemade strawberry pound cake with a moist texture and a bright, fruity finish. Plain Greek yogurt helps keep the cake soft without making the batter complicated, while vanilla adds a warm sweetness that pairs beautifully with the berries.
This recipe is also wonderfully approachable. You do not need a stand mixer or any difficult decorating skills. The batter comes together with basic baking ingredients, the cake bakes in a standard loaf pan, and the glaze is made with confectioners sugar and mashed strawberries. Once the cake has cooled, the glaze is poured over the top for a pretty pink finish.
If strawberries are not your favorite, other pound cake flavors such as sour cream pound cake, blueberry lemon pound cake, or lemon bundt cake are also great options. But if you enjoy fresh strawberries, this strawberry yogurt cake is a lovely recipe to add to your baking list.
Strawberry Yogurt Pound Cake
This strawberry yogurt pound cake combines the richness of a classic loaf cake with the light tang of Greek yogurt and the sweetness of fresh strawberries. It is a homemade strawberry cake that tastes fresh, simple, and comforting.
The diced strawberries are folded into the batter so you get small pieces of fruit throughout the loaf. The Greek yogurt adds moisture and helps create a soft crumb, while the oil keeps the cake tender. Because the cake is baked in a loaf pan, it is easy to slice and serve for everyday snacking, brunch, or dessert.
The strawberry glaze is one of the best parts of this recipe. Instead of using only milk or cream to make the glaze, mashed strawberries are combined with confectioners sugar. This gives the topping natural strawberry color and flavor without adding extra steps. Letting the glaze set before slicing helps the cake look neat and makes each piece easier to serve.
Perfect for Dessert or Breakfast
This moist strawberry pound cake works beautifully as a dessert. Serve a slice with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a few extra fresh berries for a sweet and simple treat. It is also a lovely cake for spring gatherings, summer meals, brunch tables, or a homemade Mother’s Day dessert.
You can also enjoy a slice in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee. The cake is sweet enough to feel indulgent, but the fresh strawberries and yogurt give it a bright flavor that makes it just as welcome at breakfast as it is after dinner.
For the best texture, allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze. A warm cake can cause the glaze to melt and run off too quickly. Once cooled and glazed, slice the loaf with a sharp knife and serve. If you want to experiment, a small amount of white chocolate chips could be folded into the batter because white chocolate and strawberry are a classic pairing.
If you have extra strawberries after making this cake, they are also wonderful in crumb cake, muffins, scones, or mini strawberry trifles. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and color to baked goods, making them a favorite ingredient for simple homemade desserts.
Strawberry Yogurt Pound Cake
Author: Jaclyn
Equipment
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9 x 5 inch loaf pan
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Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
Glaze:
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- ½ cup strawberries, mashed
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and set it aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the batter comes together.
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Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool on the countertop for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn it out onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
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Combine the confectioners sugar and mashed strawberries to make the glaze.
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Pour the strawberry glaze over the cooled pound cake. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
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Did You Make This Recipe?
If you made this strawberry yogurt pound cake, serve it once the glaze has set and enjoy it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a cold glass of milk.
