Description
This strawberry cream cheese pound cake is moist, buttery, and filled with fresh strawberries. The cream cheese adds a rich tang, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for tossing strawberries)
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Toss the diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- 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.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Frozen strawberries can be used, but thaw and pat dry first.
- Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: strawberry cream cheese pound cake, pound cake, strawberry dessert, bundt cake