The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
A delightful pound cake featuring moist cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add granulated sugar and mix for another 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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