"This moist Strawberry Swirl Pound cake is sure to please a crowd! It is moist and flavorful with a velvety soft, fine crumb...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 sticks (339 g) unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups (600 g) sugar
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5 large eggs, room temperature (place in a bowl of warm water to speed up the process if needed)
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3 cups (342 g) cake flour, (not self-rising)
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1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (232 g) heavy whipping cream (do not whip)
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1 tablespoon (12 g) vanilla extract
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1/3 cup (90g) Strawberry Jam/Preserves
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3/4 teaspoon (3g) Strawberry Flavoring (We used Watkins brand) or a teaspoon Strawberry Jell-O Powder (We used preserves+ Watkins Strawberry Extract)
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1 cup of reserved cake batter
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*Red Coloring Gel- Optional- to reach desired shade of red.
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1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
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1 Tablespoon Milk (adjust amount as needed for desired consistency)
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1 teaspoon Vanilla
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pinch of salt
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*Fresh Strawberries for Garnish (optional)
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