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Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delicious combination of a classic pound cake with the sweet tang of strawberries and a hint of cheesecake flavor in this delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to impress your family and friends!


Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing strawberries)

Graham Cracker Crumbs Mixture:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Extra diced strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy, then gradually add sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Prepare Strawberries: Toss diced strawberries with flour and fold into batter.
  5. Prepare Crumb Mixture: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  6. Layer Batter: Spoon half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle with crumb mixture, then add remaining batter.
  7. Bake: Bake for 75–85 minutes; cool before glazing.
  8. Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cake and garnish with strawberries.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • You can substitute frozen strawberries, but thaw and drain them first.
  • The graham cracker swirl mimics cheesecake crust and adds texture.