Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 7

Toss chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons flour, then gently fold them into the batter.

Step 8

Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Step 9

Bake for 80–90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

If using glaze, whisk ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cake before serving.