Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries. This cake is not only visually stunning with its vibrant colors but also incredibly flavorful, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion—from birthdays to casual family dinners. Each slice reveals layers of moist, fluffy cake complemented by a creamy strawberry filling and a glossy glaze. Easy to make and versatile enough to suit any gathering, this pound cake will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- tsp almond extract (optional)
- tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 23 tbsp strawberry puree or juice
- 1 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh halved strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time followed by extracts.
- Sift together flour and salt, then combine with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, whip cream, then fold in powdered sugar, vanilla, cream cheese, jam, and strawberries.
- Assemble the cake by layering with strawberry filling between each cake layer.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with strawberry puree and milk; drizzle over the assembled cake.
- Garnish with fresh halved strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg