Description
A delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with a moist pound cake, topped with a sweet strawberry glaze.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for pound cake)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for cheesecake filling)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 large egg yolk (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for strawberry glaze)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (for strawberry glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for strawberry glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for strawberry glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and 8 oz cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half of the pound cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the center, keeping it away from the sides of the pan.
- Carefully cover with the remaining cake batter and smooth the top.
- Bake for 75–90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the strawberry glaze over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75–90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg