Description
A rich, buttery strawberry cheesecake pound cake swirled with creamy cheesecake filling and bursts of sweet strawberry flavor. Dense yet tender, this show-stopping cake is perfect for celebrations or indulgent dessert moments.
Ingredients
Pound Cake Batter:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Swirl:
1 cup strawberry preserves or strawberry pie filling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt or tube pan thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract.
6. Slowly add flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
7. In a separate bowl, beat cheesecake swirl ingredients until smooth.
8. Pour half of the pound cake batter into prepared pan.
9. Add spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture and strawberry preserves, gently swirling with a knife.
10. Top with remaining cake batter and repeat swirling lightly.
11. Bake for 85–95 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
12. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture.
Do not over-swirl to keep layers distinct.
Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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