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January 16, 2013

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake! I heart it!

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

Am I the only one who sees a “heart shape” in just about everything when it comes to Valentine’s Day? Everywhere I look I see hearts. It’s like those pictures where you stare long enough and you can see faces or animals or …er okay, maybe that’s just me.

I find that happening around this time every year, love is in the air and hearts are on my mind! When I saw these gorgeous strawberries I immediately saw hearts, lots of pretty little strawberry hearts just waiting to be released from their strawberry confines.

Strawberry Hearts Tutorial

 Do you see them?  With a quick little trim and slice they make perfect little hearts that can be used to top so many different things!

I knew they would be the perfect addition to my Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake. Sweet baked in little hearts as a fun surprise for this delicious dessert!

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

Do you create a special Valentine’s Day dessert for your family? If not, maybe you’ll give this treat a try!

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Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Yield: 10

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake with Strawberry Jam Glaze. A perfect Valentine's Day treat for your family from At The Picket Fence

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Cup Butter, softened
  • 6 Eggs, separated
  • 3 Cups Cake Flour
  • 1 Cup Whipping Cream
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 4 Ounces Strawberry Jam
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 1/2 Cups Powder Sugar, sifted
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Water
  • 1 Carton Strawberries

Instructions

  • Wash and dry strawberries. Remove top and slice a small "v" into middle of strawberry. Turn strawberry on side and slice through to form strawberry hearts
  • Cream sugar and Margarine
  • Add egg yolks slowly, beating well
  • Add egg whites, and cream well
  • Add flour and whipping cream alternating between them and beating well in between
  • Add in vanilla and almond extract, beat to combine
  • Pour into in a lightly greased tube, bundt or (2) loaf pans top with strawberry hearts
  • Bake at 325 degrees from approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes
  • GLAZE:
  • In saucepan melt butter
  • Combine in jam, stirring well
  • Remove from burner and slowly add in shifted powdered sugar and hot water, stir well
  • If necessary add in additional hot water to bring glaze to right consistency
  • Drizzle glaze over cake or serve along side
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This recipe is copyrighted by At The Picket Fence

 Did you notice that fun printable recipe above? Now you can print our recipes straight from the blog! We hope you’ll enjoy this feature.

Wish you could join me for a piece of pound cake and a cup of coffee! We could chat about love, and family and strawberry hearts!

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

Like something chocolate-y? Here’s another great Valentine’s Day recipe, my Chocolate Nutella Lava Cakes!

Thank you for joining me today! See you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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  1. Cindy says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Looks YUMMY and YES, I see hearts!!! Thanks so much for the recipe…can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Oh these look so adorable and yummy too! Love the little strawberry hearts – how clever! Can I swing by your place for a coffee and a slice of this pound cake? 😉 My family will love this recipe! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    What a great gift. A nice switch from traditional chocolates. Pinning! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Anne says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    YUM! What a delicious dessert or would be a great breakfast treat too!Beautiful photos!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  5. Martina says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Oh my gosh that looks so GOOD!! Yes I can see the hearts, so cute!

    Reply
  6. Kim | At Home With Kim says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa! This looks so delish. I’m determined to make holidays BIG this year for our family and I’m already planning Valentine’s Day. Pinning this to make. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Angela says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    YUM!!

    Reply
  8. Michael Reddin says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    This looks so good and I plan to try it! Do you remember when we gave Vanesa and you a little heart-shaped box of chocolates each Valentine’s Day? So long ago. Love you! Mom and Dad

    Reply
  9. jp says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    How cute with the strawberry hearts and it looks delicious, too! Gonna pin it!

    Reply
  10. debbiedoos says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    mmmm…that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe too.

    Reply
  11. Thistle says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    You are SUCH a rock star (and can you please insert about 50 million exclamation points here)! I LOVE it! Seriously! Those pictures are off-the-charts fabulous! Totally sharing anywhere in the universe….pinning….facebooking!

    You go girl!

    🙂 me

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  12. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    From the stunning photography to the amazing recipe (homemade pound cakes beats the cardboard like store bought any day of the week), I am truly head over heels in love! I’m seeing hearts!!
    Kelly

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  13. Beth@Unskinny Boppy says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Yummmmmmmmm…This looks delicious AND beautiful. That new light kit… wow! Amazing photo, Heather!

    PS- Hope you feel better soon, Vanessa! :hug

    Reply
  14. LucY says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    So gorgeous ! It looks soooo delicious …LOVE the new equipment…! Xo

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  15. Angelina says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    So what time would you like me to come over for some Coffee and Cake 🙂 This looks so YUMMY, Heather.
    xo
    Angelina

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  16. Sue says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Okay Heather, This is a MUST MAKE! yep, I see strawberries as hearts this time of rear too:) This pound cake sounds sooooo good!

    Reply
  17. Traci says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    YUM!!! This looks so good!

    Reply
  18. Laura @ Finding Home says

    January 16, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Looks fantastic! And Yummy too! Thanks for sharing, Laura

    Reply
  19. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Wow…looks fantastic and sounds so delicious!…Love the printable recipe!!

    Reply
  20. val says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Whoa – how incredibly scrumptious!!

    Reply
  21. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Looks de-lish! What a fun feature with the printable recipe too. Very cool!!

    Reply
  22. classic•casual•home says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Beautiful…making my mouth water. I love the way you have the recipe designed!

    Reply
  23. Becca says

    January 17, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Goodness … yup, pretty sure I just gained 5 lbs. by just *looking* at that! Yum! The hearts are too sweet peeking through. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Lee says

    January 17, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    OOh that looks absolutely delicious, I would love to share it in my weekly inspiration post and link back for your recipe and full post.

    Lee

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      January 18, 2013 at 7:59 AM

      Feel free Lee to link back to the recipe and post! Thanks!

      Heather

      Reply
  25. Hannah says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this, it is so cute and looks yummy!! Pinning now 😀

    Hannah ♫
    Sew Lah Tea Dough

    Reply

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