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Moist Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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A moist and tender pound cake bursting with fresh strawberries and a subtle tang from cream cheese, perfect for summer gatherings and casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (320 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 225 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to keep the batter emulsified.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture in three parts, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  8. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries using a rubber spatula, being careful not to break them.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and tap lightly to release air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if browning too quickly.
  11. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results. Gently fold in strawberries to avoid sogginess. Tent with foil if cake browns too fast. Chill cake for an hour before slicing for cleaner cuts. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives and eggs with flax eggs.

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