🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake 🍰
Looking for a delightful dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the comforting texture of pound cake? This Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake is your dream come true! Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat anytime. Let's get baking! 🎉
Ingredients 🛒
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions 🧑🍳
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the strawberry jam and diced strawberries.
Pour half the pound cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy! 🍽️
Tips ✨
For a zesty twist, add lemon zest to the batter! 🍋 You can also substitute raspberry jam or any berry of your choice for a different flavor. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence. 🍦