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Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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A delightful dessert combining rich butter and cream cheese with fresh strawberries for a perfect pound cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped and lightly dusted with 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (optional, for flavor and color)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan, or line with baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the sugar and continue beating until light and well incorporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  8. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries that have been tossed with a bit of flour to prevent sinking.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree (if using) until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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