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A sliced homemade strawberry cream cheese pound cake on a white plate, showing its moist texture and swirls of fresh strawberries.

Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

  • Author: Hannah
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade strawberry cream cheese pound cake is moist, dense, and bursting with fresh strawberries. Cream cheese adds richness and a velvety texture, making this dessert a perfect centerpiece for brunches, holidays, or afternoon treats.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 3 cups granulated sugar

  • 6 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp salt

For the Strawberry Swirl

  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Prepare Strawberries
    Chop strawberries and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes, then lightly mash and set aside.

  • Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
    In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

  • Add Sugar and Eggs
    Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

  • Add Dry Ingredients
    Combine flour and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients just until incorporated—do not overmix.

  • Add Strawberries
    Gently fold in the macerated strawberries with a spatula, creating a swirl without fully mixing them in.

  • Bake
    Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt or loaf pan. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 75–85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Cool and Serve
    Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and proper rise. Avoid overmixing once you add the flour, as it can make the cake dense. You can substitute frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) if fresh ones aren’t available.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Homemade Pound Cake, Cream Cheese Cake, Strawberry Dessert, Bundt Cake

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