Description
A moist and rich pound cake featuring fresh strawberries and cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped or mashed
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree or milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your Bundt or loaf pan by greasing and flouring it generously.
- Cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the granulated sugar, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Introduce the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the vanilla extract and fresh strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar with strawberry puree or milk (if using) until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the batter a day in advance and store in the fridge. For air fryer adaptations, lower the temperature to 300°F (149°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cake, strawberry, dessert, cream cheese, pound cake