Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk , room temperature
  • 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries (pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture)

For the Strawberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries and strain to remove seeds)
  • Optional : 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) . Grease and flour a Bundt pan or line it with parchment paper for easy release.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the sugar and beat on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes , until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

  1. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5: Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

Step 6: Fold in Strawberries

  1. Gently fold in the diced strawberries using a spatula. Be careful not to crush them as you mix.

Step 7: Bake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  2. Bake for 60–70 minutes , or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Make the Strawberry Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and strawberry puree until smooth. Add more puree for a thinner glaze or more sugar for a thicker consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Step 9: Serve

  1. Slice and serve with additional fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy every bite of this fruity, creamy delight!

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