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The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake You'll Love

Enjoy the delightful taste of The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Chopped and lightly floured
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk Or non-dairy milk for lactose-free option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional

Equipment

  • 10-inch bundt or tube pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing for an additional 3-5 minutes until creamy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the wet ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the floured fresh strawberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
  8. Bake for 75-85 minutes, checking at 75 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  10. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Flour the strawberries before folding them in to prevent sinking.

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