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Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

If you're looking for a dessert that's sure to impress your guests, look no further than this delicious Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe. This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a moist and fluffy texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

To make this delightful cake, you will need:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Strawberries And Butter

Instructions

Now that you have your ingredients ready, let's get started with the recipe:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.

    2. Greased Bundt Pan

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.

    3. Beating Butter And Cream Cheese

  3. Add the sugar gradually and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

    4. Beating Sugar Into Butter And Cream Cheese

  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

    5. Adding Eggs One At A Time

  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

    6. Flour And Salt

  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.

    7. Adding Flour Mixture

  7. Stir in the vanilla extract.

    8. Vanilla Extract

  8. In a separate bowl, mix the pureed strawberries with a few drops of red food coloring (if desired) until the mixture is bright pink.

    9. Pureed Strawberries

  9. Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture onto the batter in the bundt pan, and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.

    10. Strawberry Swirl

  10. Bake for 80-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

    11. Baked Pound Cake

  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before serving.

    12. Cooling Pound Cake

Variations

There are many ways to customize this recipe to suit your taste. Here are a few ideas:

  • Substitute the strawberries for raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries to create a different flavor.
  • Top the cake with whipped cream and fresh berries for an extra touch of sweetness.
  • Drizzle the cake with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk.

Pound Cake With Berries

Conclusion

This Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a birthday party, a family dinner, or a potluck, this cake is sure to be a hit. So why not give it a try today?

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