Step 1: Prepare the strawberries
Wash, dry, and finely chop the strawberries. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream the butter and cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until completely smooth and fluffy—about 3–5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the sugar
Slowly add the granulated sugar while mixing. Beat until the mixture becomes pale and creamy, creating a light, tender pound cake texture.
Step 4: Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 5: Add dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Add the flavoring and strawberries
Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract. Fold in the floured strawberries gently to avoid turning the batter pink.
Step 7: Bake the cake
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a large bundt pan. Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 75–90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool and glaze
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Cool completely before adding an optional strawberry glaze.
Variation
Lemon Strawberry Pound Cake: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and replace almond extract with lemon extract for a bright citrus twist.
Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake: Blend ¼ cup strawberries into a puree, swirl into the batter before baking.
Mixed Berry Pound Cake: Use a combination of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Chocolate Drizzled Strawberry Pound Cake: Add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate over the cooled cake.
Strawberry Cream Filled: Add a layer of cream cheese filling in the center of the batter.
COOKING Note :
Make sure ingredients—especially butter, cream cheese, and eggs—are at room temperature. This ensures a smooth batter, even baking, and a soft, velvety crumb. Low and slow baking at 325°F prevents the cake from drying or forming a thick crust.
Serving Suggestions :
Serve with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Add a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream on warm slices.
Dust powdered sugar on top for a simple presentation.
Serve as a brunch centerpiece or a holiday dessert.
Tips :
Beating butter, cream cheese, and sugar well is the key to a fluffy pound cake.
Coat strawberries in flour so they distribute evenly in the batter.
Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to prevent density.
Test with a toothpick in multiple spots—bundt pans vary.
Let the cake cool fully before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 75–90 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes – 1 hour 50 minutes
Nutritional Information (per slice, approx.):
Calories: 460
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 210mg
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw them completely and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
2. Why did my pound cake sink?
This usually happens when the batter is overmixed or the oven temperature is too high or too low.
3. How do I store the cake?
Keep it covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
4. Can I freeze Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake?
Yes. Wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
5. Why coat the strawberries in flour?
It keeps them from sinking and helps them stay suspended throughout the cake.
Conclusion
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a flavorful, moist, and rich dessert that brings together the sweetness of strawberries and the creamy smoothness of classic pound cake. Perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday indulgence, it’s the kind of recipe that becomes a family favorite instantly. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, this cake delivers a bakery-quality taste right from your home kitchen.
Whenever you need a show-stopping dessert that’s comforting, fruity, and perfectly tender, this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake will never disappoint.
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