Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of strawberries, cream cheese, and pound cake with this luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries (patted dry)
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mix. Fold in strawberries.
- Layer batter: Spoon half the batter into pan, swirl warmed preserves, top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before glazing.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk or lemon juice, and vanilla; drizzle over cake.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are well-dried to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze-dried strawberries can be used for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
