Southern Living Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
If you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make for any occasion, then look no further than Southern Living Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake. This cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any time of year, but especially during the spring and summer months when strawberries are in season.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 1 ½ cups butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious Southern Living Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until just blended.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on the wire rack.
Serving Suggestions
This cake is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also garnish it with fresh strawberries for an extra touch of sweetness.
Conclusion
Southern Living Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and sweet strawberry filling, this cake is sure to become a family favorite. So why not try making it for your next gathering?