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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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The Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a rich, moist, and flavorful dessert that perfectly blends the creamy tanginess of cream cheese with the natural sweetness and vibrant color of fresh strawberries. Ideal for any occasion, this classic pound cake is easy to prepare with simple pantry staples and offers a delightful texture and taste that lasts well and freezes beautifully.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Fresh Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Let the cream cheese and butter soften at room temperature to ensure a smooth batter.
  2. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes. This step incorporates air for a lighter texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to keep the batter smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced aroma and flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, blending just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
  5. Fold in Fresh Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries, distributing them evenly without crushing to keep juicy bursts in every slice.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and optimal texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Always use fresh strawberries to prevent excess moisture that can make the cake soggy.
  • Use a loaf pan for even baking and a classic pound cake shape.
  • Start checking the cake for doneness at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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