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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
If you’re searching for a dessert that blends indulgence, fruitiness, and old-fashioned Southern charm, this Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a must-bake. Moist, rich, and bursting with juicy strawberries, it’s topped with a luscious glaze that perfectly complements the velvety interior.
This stunning bundt cake makes a beautiful centerpiece for spring gatherings, brunches, or weekend treats — and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to bring this dreamy cake to life.
For the Cake:
1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2½ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
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1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped and lightly coated with 1 tbsp flour
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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Optional: a few mashed strawberries for color and flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 3: Add Sugar and Eggs
Gradually beat in the granulated sugar, mixing well.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in Strawberries
Gently fold the dusted strawberries into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze
In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
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Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
For a fruity touch, mix in a teaspoon or two of mashed strawberries.
Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze generously over the top and let it set before slicing.
Why You’ll Love This Pound Cake
Cream cheese makes it ultra-moist and rich
Strawberries add fruity freshness and visual flair
Perfect for holidays, showers, or tea time
Keeps well for days and even improves with time
Easy to customize with other berries or glazes
Tasty Variations to Try
Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake
Add zest of one lemon and swap vanilla extract for lemon extract in both cake and glaze.
Chocolate Chip Twist
Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips along with the strawberries.
Mixed Berry Pound Cake
Use a combo of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries for a triple-berry burst.
Storage & Freezing Tips
Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days (bring to room temp before serving).
Freeze slices wrapped tightly in plastic + foil for up to 2 months.
To thaw, leave at room temperature or microwave individual slices for 20–30 seconds.
Tools You’ll Need
10-inch Bundt or tube cake pan
Electric mixer or stand mixer
Mixing bowls
Rubber spatula
Wire cooling rack
Toothpick or cake tester
Explore Tinsuf’s baking tools guide if you need top-rated essentials to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes — thaw them first and drain excess liquid before folding into the batter.
Can I use a loaf pan?
You can divide the batter between two 9×5-inch loaf pans. Bake for 50–60 minutes.
Why coat the berries in flour?
It helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
Can I skip the glaze?
Sure! The cake is delicious on its own, but the glaze adds extra flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Info (Per Slice, approx. 12 servings)
Based on standard ingredients, including glaze.
Calories: 410 kcal
Fat: 24g
Carbs: 45g
Protein: 5g
Sugar: 30g
A Slice of Southern Comfort
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the kind of dessert that makes you feel instantly at home. Rich yet light, fruity yet decadent — it’s the perfect marriage of creaminess and freshness, all wrapped in a stunning Bundt shape.
Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just to treat yourself, this cake never fails to deliver moist texture, bold strawberry flavor, and bake-shop beauty.
For more cakes like this, browse Tinsuf’s homemade pound cake ideas or check out their cream cheese dessert series.