Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe, a luscious dessert that brings together the creamy richness of cream cheese and the fresh sweetness of strawberries. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake boasts a moist texture and stunning layers that will leave your guests impressed. With simple steps, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert. Beautifully garnished with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry glaze, each slice offers a burst of flavor that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree or juice
- 1 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
- Fresh halved strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and sifted flour with salt until just combined. Divide batter among pans and bake for 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in powdered sugar and strawberry jam with chopped strawberries.
- Assemble by layering cooled cakes with filling; frost with remaining whipped mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and strawberry puree before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg