Moist, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a showstopping dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! With a velvety crumb, tangy cream cheese richness, and juicy strawberry swirls, every slice is pure heaven.
Whether you’re serving it at a spring brunch, summer picnic, or just craving something sweet, this cake is easy to make but tastes bakery-quality. Plus, it stays incredibly moist for days—if it lasts that long!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Ultra-moist & dense – Thanks to cream cheese and butter.
✅ Bursting with real strawberry flavor – No artificial taste here!
✅ Beautiful marbled swirls – Looks fancy but is simple to make.
✅ Perfect with coffee or tea – A slice of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Swirl
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
Optional Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk or strawberry puree
½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
