Homemade Butter Pound Cake
I’m so in LOVE with this beautiful Valentine’s Day cake!! It turned out stunningly with the heart surprise inside that is revealed when you cut into it. EEEKKK!! I mean, just look at all of that wonderful chocolate glaze and you just know that this homemade butter pound cake is going to be amazing! I mean, there’s literally over a POUND of butter in this cake… and it’s totally worth every bite!
Homemade Butter Pound Cake
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This amazing homemade butter pound cake has a special surprise inside that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Strawberry Pound Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted Real Butter
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup pureed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- Ingredients for Vanilla Bundt Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 ¼ sticks (18 tablespoons) unsalted Real Butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache
- 3 ½ ounces dark chocolate
- ½ cup cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted Real Butter
Instructions
Directions for the Strawberry Pound Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan with butter and flour.
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries. Place in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Set aside one cup of puree.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat sugar and butter for 3 minutes with a paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time until batter looks curdled. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and then ½ of the sour cream, 1/3 flour, remainder of sour cream, then last of the flour. Add strawberry extract and food coloring to combine now (may add more to intensify color).
- Fold in half of the strawberry mixture then fold in remainder of strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour to 1+10.
- Allow to cool for several hours. Cut 1 inch slices discarding the ends. Using a heart cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes. You should get two hearts per slice depending on the size of the cutter. Set hearts aside and prepare next cake.
Directions for the Bundt Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a bundt pan with butter and flour. Ensure that all crevices are coated.
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Stir buttermilk, vanilla and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar for 3 minutes with a paddle attachment until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add in 1/3 of the flour, and then ½ of the buttermilk mixture; 1/3 flour then remainder of buttermilk; then remainder of flour.
- Pour half of the batter into prepared bundt pan. Take Strawberry Pound Cake Hearts and place them upside-down in the batter. Spoon remainder of the batter over the hearts. If heart tips are sticking out of the batter, don’t worry. The cake will bake up over them.
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- Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes then flip over, remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Directions for the Ganache
- Chop chocolate into small pieces. Heat cream in small pot until milk boils. Pour over chocolate and allow to sit for two minutes. Add in butter and stir until smooth and glossy. Pour over bundt cake.
- Cut and enjoy the LOVE inside!
Notes
Recipes adapted from [url href=”http://amzn.to/1Z5ZrQU” target=”_blank”]Best Summer Desserts[/url]
This wonderful bundt cake can be made in one day, but don’t fret – you can elect to make it over a few days OR, you can add some red food coloring to a pound cake mix for the hearts. Just skip making two loaves from scratch. Really, I know who busy life can be and how much time we mom’s really have…
This bundt cake was born out of a love for Butter! Real Butter!
I was fortunate to meet a representative from REAL Butter in 2011 and we got to talking about what a difference good butter makes in a recipe. I’ve had major sugar cookie FAIL not once, but twice because I was using store brand butter. We discussed the water content of butter and how that makes all the difference in cut out cookies holding their shape or not. It also makes a difference in chocolate ganache.
Do you like that beautiful, shiny, glossy, chocolate drizzle on your desserts? Use REAL Butter.

Mr. Quart is also a butter snob. He loves his Grass Fed Butter. He’s gone so far as to order butter from New Zealand in the winter. But, I must admit, it makes a HUGE difference.
The taste of REAL Butter on toast. Spreading garlic butter on a loaf of bread to go with your Italian dinner. From cooking scrambled eggs, to sauteed chicken, to rich sauces, butter makes a big difference.
This recipe can easily be made over the next few days leading up to February 14th.
On the 12th, make the Strawberry Pound Cake. Make it after dinner and let it cook for an hour while you get the kids into bed.
On the 13th, make the bundt cake. The kids will enjoy cutting out the hearts and then eating the scraps with some ice cream for dessert.
On Valentine’s day, simply make your ganache, and pour it over your cake just before serving to your family.

I’d like to thank REAL Butter for providing me with some fresh Wisconsin Butter to try and bake with.
You can check out more Bold with Butter Recipes, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. This recipe is also on their blog HERE!!
For more great Bundt Cakes check out these
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
February 11, 2013 at 1:32 amSuch a pretty cake…love it!
Nici @ Posed Perfection says
February 11, 2013 at 1:40 amThis is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the instructions on how to make it. I have always wondered how to do this. Have a lovely week!
Blessings,
Nici
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
February 11, 2013 at 1:53 amThis is absolutely stunning Karyn! GORGEOUS! And I'd like to eat the whole thing. Oh, and what? We're actually supposed to do V-day stuff for our families? *sigh*
Jodi D. says
February 11, 2013 at 7:46 amI love the heart put in the middle of this cake. What a beautiful design. Sounds delicious too! Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
angiemosteller says
February 11, 2013 at 10:59 amWhat a beautiful cake . . . thanks for sharing!
Judy Whatilivefor says
February 11, 2013 at 2:34 pmGenius! I love how it turned out.
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
February 11, 2013 at 3:01 pmSo clever! Definitely want to try this so I'm pinning it as a reminder. Thanks for linking to the Craftastic Monday party at Sew Can Do!
Angie Ouellette-Tower says
February 11, 2013 at 3:39 pmThis is so totally cool!! I'm stopping by from Couponing & Cooking blog hop.
Thanks
Angie
godsgrowinggarden.com
Erin says
February 11, 2013 at 10:05 pmYours turned out so good! I love that you made it in a Bundt Pan. So going to use one next time. And the ganache on top? Yes, please! =o)
Janine Eshelbrenner says
February 11, 2013 at 11:34 pmIt's beautiful!!!!
sugarswings says
February 12, 2013 at 2:52 amlove this! I've seen this technique for surprise in a cake on pinterest and been meaning to try. Yours looks so cool!
Our Pinteresting Family says
February 12, 2013 at 1:55 pmWhat a beautiful cake! It looks so delicious!
Brenda says
February 12, 2013 at 3:50 pmLOVE it!! Pinned 😉 Fantastic job (as usual ;)) Happy (early) Valentine's Day!!
Brenda
ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
[email protected] says
February 13, 2013 at 2:43 amy'know, this cake is pretty darn awesome. 🙂
Missy Inspired says
February 13, 2013 at 2:54 amThis is sooo cool! Nice job.
Missy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com
Lisa says
February 13, 2013 at 3:25 amThis is such a beautiful cake! Wow! 🙂 Coming over to visit from Melt in your Mouth Monday. Please stop by and link this up with my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I'd love to have you join us. 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
February 13, 2013 at 4:29 amThis is the coolest, CUTEST cake idea I've seen yet, Karyn! I need to try that whole baking-shapes-within-a-cake thing; too adorable. I totally want this for Valentine's Day!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
February 13, 2013 at 5:52 pm1. The name for this is so clever.
2. The cake ITSELF is extremely cretaive. I love it!
I will be sharing this recipe tomorrow on my blog for the best Vday recipes roundup from the web, Let me know if you aren't okay with this and I'll be sure to take it off. Just a heads up 🙂
Deanna Lyn says
February 13, 2013 at 9:18 pmwonderful its so cute the kids will go crazy for it,nice work!
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Peggy says
February 14, 2013 at 4:18 amJust stopping by to invite you to my party here:
http://diycraftyprojects.com/2013/02/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-20.html
I also have a valentine themed link-up here:
http://diycraftyprojects.com/valentines-day-themed-link-up is an ongoing link-up. 🙂
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
February 14, 2013 at 8:52 amYour cake is gorgeous! What a wonderful Valentine's Day idea. I like how you have divided the work up as well 🙂
Lauren says
February 14, 2013 at 2:32 pmThat is so cool! When I saw the picture I had to click just to see how you made it!
I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!
Jessica says
February 14, 2013 at 3:06 pmWOW! Thank you for sharing! These look wonderful. I've also posted a link back to your site from mine because these look so wonderful. Thank you!
http://www.weeklyadmeals.com/2013/02/14/valentines-day-treats/
Ginger Bergemann says
February 14, 2013 at 6:21 pmThat cake looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing this fun technique!
I'd love if you shared this at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/02/show-tell-13.html
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
February 14, 2013 at 6:50 pmso [email protected]
Nicole @WonkyW says
February 15, 2013 at 12:06 amGorgeous Cake! Will You Be My Valentine!?!
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
February 16, 2013 at 1:51 amSuch a pretty cake!
K Coake says
February 16, 2013 at 3:21 amWhat a beautiful cake! I love the look of the heart in the middle and how amazing your chocolate ganache looks! Your talking about butter, reminds me of my Grandma's recipes I have been making lately. They all require butter and lots of it. It does make a difference in the taste, though I have to admit that I have never paid attention to the water content…might have to learn more about that. Thanks again for linking up at my Real Family Fun link party.
Have a great weekend.
KC
Resa @ PitcherAndPlate.com says
February 16, 2013 at 3:48 amI just *had* to read through your post to see how in the world you made this adorable cake! So clever. I appreciate the way you broke the recipe down into a two or three day project making it doable. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Resa ~ Pitcher and Plate
Jeannie Clemens says
February 16, 2013 at 3:31 pmPinned. I have always wondered how…now I will make one too.
Miz Helen says
February 16, 2013 at 4:51 pmHi Karyn,
What a great surprise in the awesome Pound Cake. Hope you are having a great Valentine weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Cheryl Kirkness says
February 17, 2013 at 8:11 amI've always wondered how people get cute shapes inside their cakes! I'm going to have to think of a creative idea to try this out plus that chocolate ganache that looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to Family Fun Friday!
Jean Peters says
February 17, 2013 at 10:38 amOh wow fantastic! Love it x
Rox says
February 17, 2013 at 12:34 pmThat's just so cool! and thanks for the tips on real butter. I didn't know how important the water content could be. Not sure I'll buy store brand again
Tina Pippo says
February 17, 2013 at 5:18 pmAwesome recipe! Your cake seems so delicious!
Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #22 🙂
Have a great week!!
Χρυσούλα says
February 17, 2013 at 7:23 pmΜπράβο!…Πολύ όμορφη η εμφάνιση του κέικ!
Καλό βράδυ!
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
February 18, 2013 at 1:04 amWhat a stunning photo and ingenious recipe idea. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Your co host from Nosh My Way.
Binomial Baker says
February 18, 2013 at 1:05 amThis is awesome! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Kate Coleman says
February 18, 2013 at 1:20 pmThis looks just stunning – imagine it tastes even better!
Kate x
http://www.kateathome.com/
J. Rae says
February 18, 2013 at 3:15 pmI would love it if you joined our "One last Valentine's Day Round Up"
Linky Party and shared this!
http://littlemomprairie.blogspot.com/p/blog-round-up.html
Christine says
February 18, 2013 at 4:31 pmOh WOW Karyn!!!! Love it!!! Goodness, the heart came out perfect!!
Thanks so much for partying at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!!
Mamamia says
February 18, 2013 at 9:30 pmI saw this cake over at the Daily Dish as a host favorite and had to stop by! It looks marvelous!
HungryLittleGirl says
February 19, 2013 at 4:47 pmSo so pretty! Have you thought about opening a bakery? I'm serious! You make some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!
Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there again tonight with more of your deliciousness 🙂
Chaya says
February 19, 2013 at 11:46 pmI am glad you linked this up. It is such a striking cake. I would be proud to put it on my table and thrilled to eat it./
Karly Campbell says
February 20, 2013 at 1:57 amYou must be magic or something. That turned out AWESOME!
Thanks for linking up to What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Mandatory Mooch says
February 21, 2013 at 3:14 pmAnother beautiful creation, Karyn. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays. Can't wait to see what you brought to the party this week. Thanks, Nichi
James Alina says
February 22, 2013 at 7:40 amSuch an awesome idea!I wish I found this blog earlier and make this for V-day.But I will try it one of these days for sure! After all you don't need a special day to celebrate love , you can do it every day.!
Thank you for this !!
Sue says
February 23, 2013 at 3:33 amWow, it turned out perfectly!
Ashley says
February 27, 2013 at 6:49 pmThis is too cool!! I love it!
circuit 4x4 maroc says
July 20, 2013 at 11:54 amawesome I keep this recipe carefully, I will try this week, thanks!
samaaaa says
December 16, 2015 at 1:09 pmgreat
Chellie says
January 7, 2016 at 5:41 pmThis has to be the cutest thing I’ve seen all day!! Love it, such a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Karyn Granrud says
January 7, 2016 at 8:29 pmThanks so much! I loved this post so much. The pound cake turned out beautifully!
Anita says
January 14, 2016 at 1:46 amThis recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Pin Junkie Pin Party.
Patti says
January 14, 2016 at 7:43 amThis cake is so pretty and decadent looking. What a great idea for a special event. Thanks for sharing on tips & tricks.
Karyn Granrud says
January 15, 2016 at 2:07 pmIt sure is! thanks for having me over!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
January 14, 2016 at 7:33 pmThis is so much fun! What a cool holiday dessert. Oh, and it also looks UNBELIEVABLE.
Karyn Granrud says
January 15, 2016 at 2:08 pmIt’s sure to impress and it’s easier than you think.
Connie V. says
January 15, 2016 at 12:20 pmThis cake is so cool! Can’t wait to make it for my family.
Karyn Granrud says
January 15, 2016 at 2:09 pmPlease let me know if you do! You can share an image on my FB page or tag me on Instagram 🙂 I love to see fans recreating my recipes.
Marja says
February 14, 2018 at 1:25 pmHi,
Thank you for telling How to make the heart in it! I always wondered How they did get that in and now you explained it. I’m so pleased. I will make this one for my husbands birthday for sure! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
Best wishes from the Netherlands (Europe),
Marja