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Preheat oven to 325°F and generously grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or loaf pan, ensuring all surfaces are coated to prevent sticking.
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each to maintain a cohesive, smooth batter.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together strawberry milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
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Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to evenly blend the leavening agents.
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With the mixer on low, alternate adding dry and wet ingredient mixtures to the creamed butter, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated.
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Gently fold in strawberry preserves or puree and finely chopped fresh strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
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In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, strawberry milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and fluid.
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Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled cake, allowing it to flow over the sides. Let set before slicing.