Description
Delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Strawberry Pound Cake promises a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Rich, moist layers showcase fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, creating a memorable dessert that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing/Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325F (163C), preparing a 9×5-inch loaf or bundt pan with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, setting the dry ingredient mixture aside.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and cream cheese until perfectly smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Infuse the batter with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, blending until harmonious.
- Slowly integrate the prepared dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a delicate consistency.
- Coat diced strawberries with a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking, then delicately fold into the cake batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft a vibrant lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until silky smooth.
- Elegantly drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled cake.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Strawberry Sinking: Toss strawberries in flour to ensure even distribution throughout the cake without settling at the bottom.
- Achieve Creamy Texture: Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Control Moisture: Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a tender, moist pound cake consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version or use dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg