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The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Any Occasion

The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Any Occasion
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Indulge in The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Any Occasion—a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese with fresh strawberries. This moist and tender cake is perfect for brunches, celebrations, or a sweet treat any day of the week. Topped with a fruity glaze, each slice delivers a burst of flavor and an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped and lightly dusted with 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (optional, for flavor and color)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until light in color.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries dusted with flour.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 75 to 85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. To make your glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree (if using) until smooth. Drizzle this over your cooled cake before serving.

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