Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a moist and creamy dessert that perfectly combines rich cream cheese with fresh strawberries. Ideal for any gathering, this cake features layers of luscious strawberry cream filling and a sweet glaze that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cake is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- Cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add sugar and beat for about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cake flour and salt, then mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before assembling.
- For the strawberry cream filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in cream cheese and strawberry jam, followed by chopped strawberries.
- Layer the cooled cakes with the filling and chill before adding the strawberry glaze made from powdered sugar and strawberry puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; frozen strawberries can lead to excess moisture in the cake. Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for a unique twist.