Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and bursting with strawberry flavor, with a moist texture from the cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Strawberry Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (adjust for desired consistency)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or loaf pan to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
2. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (another 2-3 minutes).
3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.

Step 4: Bake the Cake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
2. Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Make the Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and milk/heavy cream until smooth.
2. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

• Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
• Slice and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!