Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake (Print Version)
Rich pound cake layered with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, topped with a smooth strawberry glaze.
# Ingredients:
Pound Cake
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2½ cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream
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1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Cheesecake Layer
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons strawberry puree
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
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Fresh strawberries
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White chocolate shavings
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Whipped cream
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Strawberry slices
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Mint leaves
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat for 4 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding in gently. Finally, fold in finely chopped strawberries.
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Spread half of the pound cake batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Carefully spoon the cheesecake layer over the batter without touching the pan edges. Top with remaining pound cake batter and smooth the surface.
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Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing and texture.