Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
The Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe is soft, sweet and full of fruity flavor. This cake combines creamy cream cheese with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for coating strawberries
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. This prevents the cake from sticking during baking.
Prepare the Strawberries
- Toss chopped strawberries with two tablespoons of flour. This helps them stay evenly distributed in the cake and prevents sinking.
Beat Cream Cheese and Butter
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar gradually and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. This creates a creamy, smooth batter for the cake.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix slowly until just combined.
Fold in Strawberries
- Gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter using a spatula. Be careful not to crush them. Ensure they are evenly spread.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
Bake the Cake
- Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Cool Completely
- Remove cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This helps it hold its shape and enhances flavor.
Notes
- Coat strawberries with flour to prevent sinking.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake light.
- Cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Optional: drizzle powdered sugar or strawberry glaze on top.