Rich Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake with a Creamy Filling
🛒 Your Sweet Baking Ingredients Checklist:
Gather these fresh, simple staples before heading to the mixer:
- The Fresh Strawberry Ribbon 🍓:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (to macerate the berries).
- The Creamy Cheesecake Filling 🧀:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
- ½ cup granulated sugar.
- 1 large egg.
- The Golden Pound Cake Base 🧈:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1 tsp baking powder.
- ½ tsp salt.
- 2 large eggs.
- ½ cup whole milk.
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 🍦.
