Description

Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. This elegantly layered cake features a rich pound cake base complemented by a luscious strawberry cream filling and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a sunny afternoon, this cake promises to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible taste.

Ingredients

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1 cup 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
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup strawberry jam or preserves
1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp strawberry puree or juice
1 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Pinch of salt
Fresh halved strawberries (for decoration)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
Cream together softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat for 4-5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla and almond extract.
Sift together cake flour and salt, then fold gently into the wet mixture until just combined.
Divide batter among pans and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. In another bowl, combine cream cheese with strawberry jam, then fold in whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Assemble the cake by layering pound cake with strawberry cream filling between layers; frost the top and sides with remaining filling.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with strawberry puree until smooth; drizzle over chilled cake.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg