Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
There’s something timeless about a classic pound cake, but when you add fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese, it becomes truly special. This Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is moist, dense yet tender, and packed with real strawberry flavour in every bite. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and fruity—ideal for afternoon tea, family gatherings, or a simple homemade dessert.
Unlike lighter sponge cakes, pound cake has a rich texture that holds up beautifully to fresh fruit. The cream cheese adds moisture and a subtle tang, while strawberries bring natural sweetness and colour. Whether served plain, dusted with icing sugar, or topped with a light glaze, this cake is guaranteed to impress.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Moist and tender crumb that stays fresh for days
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Real strawberries, not artificial flavouring
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Cream cheese adds richness without heaviness
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Perfect for loaf or bundt pans
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Easy to make with simple ingredients
Ingredients
For the Cake
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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225 g unsalted butter, softened
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2½ cups caster sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups plain flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons flour (for coating strawberries)
Optional Strawberry Glaze
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1 cup icing sugar
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2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan and Oven
Preheat your oven to 165°C (150°C fan-forced). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan, making sure all edges are well coated to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Strawberries
Wash, hull, and finely chop the strawberries. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of flour. This step helps prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar gradually, beating for 3–5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is essential for a tender pound cake texture.
4. Add the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cake dense.
6. Fold in Strawberries
Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter using a spatula. Make sure they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
7. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
8. Cool
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Let cool completely before glazing or slicing.
Optional Strawberry Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together icing sugar, strawberry puree (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake for extra sweetness and a bakery-style finish.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
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Enjoy warm with a cup of tea or coffee
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Dust lightly with icing sugar for a simple presentation
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Slice and freeze individual portions for later
Tips for the Best Pound Cake
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Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter
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Finely chop strawberries to avoid excess moisture
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Do not overmix once flour is added
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Allow cake to cool fully for clean slices
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. This cake also freezes well for up to 2 months when wrapped tightly.
Final Thoughts
This Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is everything a good cake should be—rich, moist, and full of real flavour. It’s a beautiful way to showcase fresh strawberries and a reliable recipe you’ll return to again and again. Whether baked for a special occasion or a quiet weekend treat, this cake delivers comfort and homemade goodness in every slice.