Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, where each slice offers a delightful balance of sweet strawberries and creamy cheese. The cake is moist and dense, with a buttery flavor that melts in your mouth, complemented by the fresh burst of strawberries in every bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store it covered at room temperature.
- Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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