A soft, pink pound cake with bright strawberry flavor. It feels like a milkshake in cake form and is easy to make.

introduction

This Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake is rich, moist, and full of strawberry taste. It bakes in a bundt pan and gets a sweet strawberry glaze on top. If you like simple desserts, this cake is for you. You might also enjoy a savory bite with a simple meal like this chicken and sweet potato rice bowl.

why make this recipe

It tastes like a strawberry milkshake but in cake form.
The texture is dense and moist, like a classic pound cake.
It is easy to make with common ingredients.
It looks pretty with a pink swirl and glaze.

how to make Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

Follow the steps below for a good result. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best mixing. If you want a fun swirl, tint part of the batter with food coloring and spoon it into the pan in layers.

Ingredients :

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup vegetable oil
5 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 (3.4 oz) package instant strawberry pudding mix
2 tsp strawberry extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Pink or red food coloring (optional, for swirl effect)
2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
3–4 tbsp strawberry milk (or regular milk + 2 tbsp strawberry syrup)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Directions :

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Add strawberry pudding mix, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mix to wet mix and stir until smooth.
Divide batter into two bowls. Tint one portion with pink or red food coloring.
Alternate spoonfuls of plain and pink batter into the bundt pan to create a swirl effect.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool fully.
Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

how to serve Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

Slice and serve at room temperature.
Add fresh strawberries or whipped cream on the side.
Serve with a cold glass of milk or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

how to store Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

At room temperature: Cover with a cake dome or wrap in plastic and keep for 2 days.
In the fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic and foil, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

tips to make Strawberry Milkshake Pound Cake

Use room temperature butter and eggs for smooth batter.
Do not overmix after adding flour; mix until just combined.
Check cake at 60 minutes; ovens vary.
For a stronger strawberry taste, add a little more pudding mix or strawberry extract.
If you want another dessert idea to bake later, try these cinnamon sugar blondies.

variation (if any)

Chocolate swirl: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to one portion of the batter instead of food coloring.
Lemon twist: Replace strawberry extract with lemon extract and use lemon pudding for a different flavor.
Poke cake: After baking, poke holes and pour a strawberry syrup for extra moistness.

FAQs

Q: Can I use fresh strawberries instead of pudding mix?
A: You can, but fresh strawberries will change the texture. Use strawberry puree and reduce milk a little. You may need extra sugar.

Q: Can I make this in a loaf pan?
A: Yes. Bake at 325°F but reduce time. Check with a toothpick after 45–55 minutes.

Q: Is instant pudding mix necessary?
A: The pudding mix adds strawberry flavor and helps keep the cake moist. You can skip it but adjust flavor and moisture with puree or extra extract.

Q: Can I skip the glaze?
A: Yes. The cake is tasty without glaze, but the glaze adds extra strawberry flavor and sweetness.

Q: How do I get a clear swirl pattern?
A: Spoon batter carefully in alternating layers. Tap the pan lightly to level, but do not swirl with a knife.

Conclusion

For a classic strawberry pound cake idea, see this recipe for Strawberry Pound Cake | Life, Love and Sugar. If you want a fun, crunchy poke cake version, check out Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake | The Domestic Rebel.