✅️ Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake: The Ultimate Dessert Fusion!
If you love both cheesecake and pound cake, this treat combines the best of both worlds! The buttery, moist pound cake hugs a layer of creamy strawberry cheesecake filling — rich, fruity, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for celebrations or cozy weekends, this dessert is sure to impress everyone. 🍓
✅️ Ingredients
◾️ For the Pound Cake:
- 🔹️ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🔹️ 2 cups sugar
- 🔹️ 4 large eggs
- 🔹️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🔹️ 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🔹️ ½ tsp baking powder
- 🔹️ A pinch of salt
◾️ For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 🔹️ 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🔹️ ½ cup powdered sugar
- 🔹️ ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 🔹️ ½ cup heavy cream
- 🔹️ 1 cup mashed strawberries
✅️ Instructions
- ▶️ Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a pound cake or bundt pan.
- ▶️ Make the Pound Cake: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add gradually to the wet mixture.
- ▶️ Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and cream, then fold in mashed strawberries.
- ▶️ Assemble: Pour half of the cake batter into the pan, spread filling on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- ▶️ Bake: Bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- ▶️ Serve: Top with fresh strawberries or strawberry sauce and enjoy! 🍰
✅️ Pro Tips:
- 👉 Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 👉 Don’t overmix — it keeps the cake soft.
- 👉 Cool completely before slicing for perfect layers.
✅️ Why You’ll Love It:
This Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor — a dessert that’s simple to make yet elegant enough for any occasion. Every bite delivers creamy cheesecake goodness wrapped in buttery cake perfection. 💕
