The Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Any Occasion 

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a luxurious yet comforting dessert that blends buttery richness with the tangy brightness of cream cheese and pockets of fresh strawberries. Moist, tender, and visually stunning, it works beautifully as the star of brunch spreads, party tables, or just a sweet indulgence for everyday moments. Topped optionally with a delicate strawberry-tinged glaze, it’s both elegant and inviting—perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 2 ½ to 3 cups granulated sugar (both versions available)
  
  

• 6 large eggs, room temperature
  
  

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt (both versions available)
  
  

• 1 ½ to 2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped and lightly tossed with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking 

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
  

• 1–2 tablespoons milk
  
  

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 tablespoons strawberry purée (optional—for color and flavor)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165 °C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan, or coat with baking spray.
   
   

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
   
   

3. Add sugar and beat until light and well combined (3–5 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
   
   

5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
   
   

6. Gently fold in the floured strawberries. 

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75–85 minutes, checking at 75 minutes; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
   
   

8. Cool in pan for 10–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

9. Optional Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and strawberry purée until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
   
   

Nutrients (Estimated per slice, 1 of 12)

• Calories: ~454 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~19 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~62 g
  
  

• Protein: ~10 g