Description
Mouthwatering strawberry cheesecake pound cake delivers rich layers of creamy delight. Luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting crowns this irresistible dessert you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (75 g) finely chopped fresh strawberries or strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pink food coloring
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry puree
- 2–3 tbsps freeze-dried strawberry powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly grease a 9-5-inch loaf or bundt pan, dust with flour to prevent adherence, creating a non-stick surface for the cake.
- Creaming: Whip softened butter and cream cheese until silky, gradually adding sugar and beating until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Egg Integration: Methodically add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Dry Ingredient Combination: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide structural integrity to the cake.
- Batter Assembly: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, avoiding overmixing. Gently incorporate strawberries or puree, optionally adding pink food coloring for visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 60-70 minutes.
- Cooling and Unmolding: Rest cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling and flavor development.
- Frosting Creation: Whip cream cheese and butter until glossy, gradually adding powdered sugar. Incorporate strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to create a luscious topping.
- Finishing Touches: Once cooled, lavishly spread strawberry cream cheese frosting across the cake, creating elegant swirls. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a final gourmet presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Strawberry Sinking: Toss fresh strawberry pieces in a light dusting of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from dropping to the bottom during baking.
- Achieve Moist Texture: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender, soft crumb; stop mixing as soon as dry ingredients are just incorporated to prevent a tough cake.
- Control Color Intensity: Use natural strawberry puree or a minimal amount of food coloring to create a soft pink hue without overwhelming the cake’s delicate flavor profile.
- Ensure Even Baking: Rotate the cake pan halfway through baking to promote uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven browning or undercooked sections.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg