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Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake

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This Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake combines southern comfort with creamy indulgence. A buttery pound cake infused with strawberry flavor and cream cheese, swirled with strawberry Jello, and finished with a silky glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 sticks butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla flavor
  • 1 tsp crème bouquet (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • Baking spray
  • 1 small box strawberry Jello
  • 1½ tbsp water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract
  • ½ tsp butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a bundt pan generously with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in strawberry extract, vanilla flavor, and crème bouquet.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  7. Mix the strawberry Jello with 1½ tablespoons of water, then swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cake cool completely before icing.
  10. For the Icing: Combine all icing ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Can be served with fresh strawberries.

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