Rich, buttery, and ultra-moist with a creamy texture and bursts of fresh strawberries. This classic pound cake is soft inside with a golden crust—perfect for any occasion.
📝 Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese for 3–5 minutes until light, smooth, and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Sugar
Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until well combined and airy.
4️⃣ Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides as needed.
5️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
Gradually add to the batter on low speed, mixing just until combined.
6️⃣ Add Flavor and Strawberries
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, distributing evenly without overmixing.
7️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60–70 minutes (or about 50 minutes for a loaf pan), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired.
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10–12
Calories: ~390 per slice