Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
A delightful and moist cake that combines the sweet flavor of strawberries with the creamy richness of cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tsp milk Add if needed for consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
Glazing
- Combine the powdered sugar with strawberry puree until smooth to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh strawberries or whipped cream. Pairs nicely with tea or coffee. For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.