Description
Indulge in the richness of this Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Moist, flavorful, and bursting with juicy strawberries, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser. The cream cheese adds a velvety texture, while the glaze gives it a sweet finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped and lightly dusted with 1 tablespoon flour
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan, or line with baking spray.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Sugar: Add the sugar and continue beating until light and well incorporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries that have been tossed with a bit of flour to prevent sinking.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree (if using) until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can add a touch of lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
- For an extra decadent treat, serve slices of this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Cream Cheese, Pound Cake, Dessert, Baking, Glaze
