Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in a decadent fusion of classic pound cake and creamy cheesecake flavors with a burst of strawberry. This moist dessert is enhanced with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 pound cake (10 slices)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
– 1/2 cup strawberry puree or jam
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Beat in the sour cream, pureed strawberries, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
12. Mix in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
13. Once the cake is completely cooled, generously frost the top and sides.
Notes
– Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
– The cake tastes best when served the same day; store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
– For an extra burst of flavor, swirl additional strawberry jam into the batter before baking.
– Allow the frosting to set slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 100mg