Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a perfect blend of creamy richness and fresh strawberry sweetness. This layered dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly moist and flavorful, making it ideal for any celebration or casual gathering. With its luscious cream cheese filling and vibrant strawberry glaze, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Its straightforward preparation makes it accessible to bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this exquisite treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- tsp almond extract (optional)
- tsp salt
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 23 tbsp strawberry puree or juice
- 1 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh halved strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
- Cream together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; add vanilla and almond extract.
- Sift cake flour with salt, then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely on wire racks before assembling.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until peaks form; fold in cream cheese mixed with strawberry jam and chopped strawberries.
- Layer the cake with filling between each layer and frost with remaining filling; chill to set.
- Prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar with strawberry puree; drizzle over chilled cake before garnishing with fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg