Melt in your Mouth Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3-ounce package strawberry gelatin
• 5 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup buttermilk (whole milk can be used), at room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined.
4. Beat in the strawberry gelatin powder until incorporated.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing until just combined.
9. Fold in 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
11. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Slice and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake!

Nutritional Information:

One slice of Strawberry Buttermilk Pound Cake contains approximately:

• Calories: 40