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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, with a delightful combination of sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any special occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for tossing with strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until well combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the flour-coated strawberries.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze before serving.