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The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake combines the lusciousness of cream cheese with fresh strawberries for a delightful twist on a classic dessert.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for half
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Salt optional
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries chopped and floured
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or plant-based
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Puree optional

Equipment

  • bundt or tube pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 75-85 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  10. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and do not rush the cooling process.

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