Amazing Strawberry Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Mix in the sour cream and then gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Fold in the chopped strawberries. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow cake to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C.
• The flavor of the cake will be enhanced if the strawberries are fresh.
• Pound cakes get their name from the traditional ingredients used to make them.