Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Easy Recipe
If you’re looking for a rich, flavorful, and moist dessert, this Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the perfect choice. With its buttery crumb, tangy cream cheese, and juicy strawberries, this cake is not only delicious but also easy to make. Whether it’s for a birthday, a tea party, or just a weekend treat, this cake will surely impress!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add Strawberries:
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries to the batter, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For a finishing touch, drizzle a simple glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a little milk) over the cooled cake for added sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the moist, flavorful strawberry cream cheese pound cake! Perfect with a cup of tea or as a dessert at any celebration.
Enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery goodness in every bite!