Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of strawberries, cheesecake, and pound cake with this delectable Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake. A moist and flavorful dessert that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (tossed with 1 tablespoon flour)
Strawberry Swirl:
- ½ cup strawberry preserves
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add strawberries: Fold in the floured strawberries.
- Layer batter in pan: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry preserves over the batter, then swirl gently with a knife. Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake: Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are well-drained and tossed in flour to prevent sinking.
- This cake is even better the next day after flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
