Description
Indulge in The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Any Occasion, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the creamy richness of cream cheese with the fresh sweetness of strawberries. This cake is incredibly soft and moist, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering, whether it’s a casual brunch or a special celebration. Topped with a luscious fruity glaze, this cake not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on any dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, bakers of all skill levels can create this irresistible treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped and lightly dusted with flour
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, and optional strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 75 to 85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar with milk and optional strawberry puree; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix to keep the texture light and airy. Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator.