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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake combines rich cream cheese with fresh strawberries, creating a stunning centerpiece that is both visually appealing and delicious. Ideal for birthdays, brunches, or casual gatherings, this layered cake topped with a luscious strawberry glaze will surely impress your guests. Enjoy its versatility with customizable options to suit your taste preferences while savoring every bite of its creamy filling.

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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat well.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix in sifted cake flour and salt until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes. Cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in powdered sugar and vanilla. Combine with softened cream cheese and strawberry jam, followed by fresh strawberries.
  6. Assemble the cake by layering it with the strawberry cream filling between each layer, frost the top and sides with remaining filling, chill, then drizzle with strawberry glaze before serving.

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