Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake is the perfect combination of soft, moist cake and rich cream cheese frosting. Topped with a delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting, this dessert is packed with flavor and is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, finely mashed
Instructions
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in diced strawberries gently.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mashed strawberries until fully combined.
Assembling the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer over the first and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Use an offset spatula to create swirls and texture.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best results.
Notes
- This cake works wonderfully as a spring or summer dessert for special occasions.
- For extra strawberry flavor, you can add a little strawberry jam or preserve in the frosting.
- Make sure to chill the cake for at least 30 minutes for the best texture and easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~500
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg