Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and moist pound cake topped with fresh strawberries. This stunning dessert is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. In just about two hours, you can create this delicious treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in sugar and one egg until creamy.
- Pour half of the pound cake batter into the prepared pan, add cheesecake layer, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg