Description
A rich and moist pound cake infused with the delightful flavor of strawberries and creamy Italian ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the strawberry puree until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, add some fresh chopped strawberries to the batter.
- Consider serving with whipped cream and extra strawberries on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg