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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 moist, tender dessert bursting with juicy strawberries and enriched with the tangy richness of cream cheese. Perfectly sweet and elegantly simple, this cake is ideal for any occasion, delivering a luscious fusion of flavors that feels like a comforting embrace from your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and chop fresh strawberries into small pieces. Set them aside to gently drain excess moisture on a paper towel to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
  2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, ensuring even distribution of moisture and richness throughout the cake.
  3. Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually incorporate the sugar into the creamed mixture. Then add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to create a light, fluffy base.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to avoid lumps and ensure a consistent texture.
  5. Fold in Strawberries and Vanilla: Gently fold the chopped strawberries and vanilla extract into the batter to evenly distribute the fruit and warmth without breaking down the chunks of strawberry.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased bundt or loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature for smooth mixing and perfect texture.
  • Fold ingredients gently to keep the pound cake tender and avoid overmixing, which can develop too much gluten.
  • Use fresh, not frozen, strawberries to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
  • Grease your pan thoroughly with butter and flour or use non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  • Start checking the cake for doneness with a toothpick at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking and maintain moistness.

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