Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake — Don’t Miss This One!
Rich, moist, and packed with strawberry flavor
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is dense like a classic pound cake, ultra-moist from cream cheese, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. It’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want a show-stopping homemade dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but delicious)
½ cup sour cream (for extra moisture – optional)
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (or frozen, thawed & drained)
Optional Strawberry Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
Grease and flour a Bundt pan or tube pan very well
2️⃣ Cream the Base
In a large mixing bowl:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth
Add granulated sugar and beat until light and creamy
3️⃣ Add the Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
Stir in vanilla and almond extract
4️⃣ Build the Batter
Add:
Strawberry cake mix
Cheesecake pudding mix
Vegetable oil
Milk
Sour cream (if using)
Mix on low speed until just combined.
Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Fold in Strawberries
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries using a spatula.
6️⃣ Bake
Pour batter evenly into prepared pan
Smooth the top
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until:
A toothpick inserted comes out clean
The top is golden and set
If browning too fast, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
7️⃣ Cool
Cool in pan for 15 minutes
Turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing
Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
Whisk together:
Powdered sugar
Strawberry puree (or milk)
Vanilla extract
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Tips & Variations
Use freeze-dried strawberries for stronger flavor
Add white chocolate chips for a bakery-style touch
Substitute butter (¾ cup melted) for oil for richer flavor
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is moist, rich, and unforgettable. Save this recipe — once you make it, everyone will ask for it!
