If you love a classic buttery pound cake but want something a little brighter and more special, this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is it. It bakes up rich and dense (in the best way), with a soft, velvety crumb from cream cheese and sour cream—plus sweet strawberry bits tucked into every slice.
Flavor & Texture Highlights
Expect a golden, tender crust, a moist and plush interior, and bursts of fresh strawberry throughout. The strawberry glaze on top adds a sweet, fruity finish that makes this cake feel bakery-worthy without being fussy.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich, buttery pound cake with extra moisture from cream cheese and sour cream
- Fresh strawberries add real fruit flavor in every bite
- That strawberry glaze makes it look (and taste) like a celebration
- Perfect for brunch, holidays, potlucks, or a weekend treat
What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe
Measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries
For the Strawberry Glaze
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberry puree
- Heavy cream (to thin as needed)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Full step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
- Whisk glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
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