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Raspberry swirl cheesecake on a gold cake board, topped with piped whipped cream and whole raspberries dusted with powdered sugar, with white glaze dripping down the sides on a rustic wooden table.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake Swirl Magic: Your Complete Baking Guide

A dense, buttery pound cake swirled with tangy cheesecake and sweet strawberry ribbons for a stunning, showstopping dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, mashing berries.
  3. Reduce to a thick, jam-like consistency and cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  6. Mix in egg, vanilla, and heavy cream, then set aside.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
  8. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
  10. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
  11. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream into batter.
  12. Pour half batter into pan.
  13. Add half cheesecake mixture and strawberry reduction.
  14. Repeat layers with remaining batter and fillings.
  15. Swirl gently with a knife 2-3 times.
  16. Bake for 90-110 minutes.
  17. Cool in pan for 30 minutes.
  18. Invert and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not over-swirl to maintain distinct layers. Allow cake to cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.

  • Author: chef Alice
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 100 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

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