Here is a Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake with proper headings, a rich buttery crumb, and real strawberry flavor.
Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, but enhances strawberry flavor)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons flour (to toss with strawberries)
For the Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pureed strawberries or strawberry jam
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan and Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan thoroughly.
2. Make the Batter
Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and beat 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet batter on low speed until just combined.
- Do not overmix.
3. Add the Strawberries
- Toss chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons flour (prevents sinking).
- Gently fold strawberries into the batter.
4. Bake
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70–85 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree (or jam), and vanilla until smooth.
- Adjust thickness with more sugar or more puree.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Tips
- Make sure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Pat strawberries very dry to avoid adding extra moisture.
- Cake improves in flavor the next day; wrap and store overnight for best results.
- You can substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf Cake
- A Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake
- A Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake version.
