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Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake: A Dreamy Dessert Mash-Up You’ll Fall in Love With 🍓🍰
If you’ve ever found yourself torn between a creamy slice of cheesecake and a buttery pound cake, this dessert was made just for you. Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake combines the best of both worlds into one stunning, crowd-pleasing creation. Imagine a dense, rich pound cake swirled with sweet cream cheese filling and pockets of juicy strawberries—then topped with a glaze or fresh berries for the perfect finish.
This recipe brings a bakery-quality dessert right into your kitchen. It’s ideal for spring and summer gatherings, holiday dessert tables, or anytime you want to impress guests without a complicated baking process.
🍓 Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Two desserts in one: Cheesecake and pound cake combined!
- Moist and rich texture with a sweet-tart burst from strawberries
- Beautiful presentation for birthdays, brunches, or tea parties
- Freezer-friendly and great for making ahead
🧁 Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen strawberries, drained)
- 1 tablespoon flour (to prevent sinking)
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a large bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan.
2. Make the Pound Cake Batter
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.
