A rich pound cake swirled with creamy cheesecake and studded with fresh strawberries. Moist, decadent, and beautiful enough for any celebration or afternoon treat.
Pound Cake Batter:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup milk or heavy cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Strawberries:
1 cup diced strawberries
1 tsp flour or cornstarch
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour bundt or loaf pan.
Mix cheesecake swirl ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Toss strawberries with 1 tsp flour.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Mix just until combined.
Layer half the batter, half cheesecake swirl, and half the strawberries. Repeat.
Swirl gently with a knife. Bake 70–85 minutes.
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert and cool fully before slicing.
Use frozen strawberries if well-drained.
Let chill fully for clean slicing.
Store covered in the refrigerator.