This strawberry bundt cake is moist and bursting with fresh strawberry flavour! The glaze, made pink and flavourful with freeze-dried strawberries, is both sweet and tart all at once. Serve with whipped cream and freshly sliced strawberries for a wonderful taste of spring in each bite.

Glazed Strawberry Bundt Cake

Makes one cake - Serves 10 - 12 

CAKE INGREDIENTS:
10 fresh large strawberries, pureed until smooth
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 

GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries, blended into a powder and the seeds sifted out

TOPPINGS:
1 cup strawberries, stems removed and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Whipped cream, if desired

WHIPPED CREAM INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, tapping out any excess flour as needed. (Or, for an easy solution, spray with a baking spray that has flour included.) 

2. In a stand mixer outfitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest together on medium-high speed until the mixture is fully combined, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, to ensure even mixing. 

3. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sour cream, and pureed strawberries and mix until all of the ingredients are fully combined. 

4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on medium speed until fully combined. 

5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to smooth the top surface. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean when inserted -- displaying only a few soft, lingering crumbs.

6. While the cake bakes, macerate the sliced strawberries in a small bowl by tossing with the sugar. Cover and refrigerate. The sweetened fruit will be ready for use when it’s time to serve the cake. 

7. Once fully baked, cool the cake in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes, then carefully flip the bundt pan onto the wire rack. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze. 

8. Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, whole milk, and sifted powder from the freeze-dried strawberries in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cake using a whisk and let stand for about 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set. 

9. Make the whipped cream topping. Using a stand mixer and chilled bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. 

10. Slice and serve the cake with the fresh strawberries and whipped cream.