Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This cake combines the dense, buttery richness of a classic pound cake with the creamy tang of cream cheese and the sweet freshness of strawberries.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (pat dry with paper towels)
For the Strawberry Glaze (optional but amazing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pureed strawberries (or strawberry jam thinned with a little water)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare Pan & Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan (or two loaf pans).
2. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine
- Slowly add dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and gently fold in chopped strawberries.
6. Bake
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cake.
Tips for Success
- Dry the strawberries well before folding into the batter to avoid excess moisture.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries ground into powder in addition to fresh ones.
- This cake keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
Moist, rich, and buttery with cream cheese depth
Fresh strawberry bursts in every bite
Gorgeous pink glaze for a bakery-style look
Perfect for spring, summer, or holiday gatherings
Pro Hack: Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra-luxurious dessert.
