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👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch bundt pan for a more decorative shape.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, blend the fresh strawberries into a smooth puree. You’ll need about 1/2 cup of this puree for the cake batter. Set aside any extra for the glaze.
2️⃣ Make the Pound Cake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes (for a loaf) or 50-55 minutes (for a bundt pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake for an extra layer of sweetness and a pop of strawberry flavor.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Slice the cake and serve as is or with fresh whipped cream, additional strawberries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
🍽 Tips & Variations
✔ Add Strawberry Pieces: For extra texture, you can fold in diced fresh strawberries into the batter before baking. This will give you bursts of fresh fruit in each slice.
✔ Make It Even More Indulgent: Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an indulgent treat.
✔ Change Up the Glaze: Try substituting the strawberry glaze with a cream cheese glaze or even a chocolate drizzle for a different flavor profile.
✔ Add Zest for Extra Flavor: A teaspoon of lemon zest or orange zest in the batter can complement the strawberry flavor beautifully.
✔ Make Mini Pound Cakes: If you want individual servings, you can bake the batter in mini loaf pans for a fun twist.
✨ Final Thoughts
Soft & Moist Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy year-round, but it especially shines during the warmer months when strawberries are in season. With its rich, buttery texture, vibrant strawberry flavor, and creamy glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It’s easy to make, wonderfully moist, and full of sweet, fruity goodness that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds.
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