Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake! This scrumptious cake melds buttery pound cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl and is topped with delightful strawberry frosting, making it perfect for any celebration or simply for satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying an afternoon treat, this cake’s rich flavors and stunning appearance will impress all who taste it. Easy to prepare, this recipe is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar and mix until pale. Add eggs one at a time.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Alternate adding dry ingredients and heavy cream to the butter mixture, ending with flour. Stir in vanilla and strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add an egg and vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan, layer with cheesecake mixture, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 75–85 minutes; cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg