Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
Optional: red or pink food coloring for a deeper strawberry hue

For the Strawberry Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or mashed strawberries
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: splash of milk for consistency

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Cream Cheese

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until light, fluffy, and smooth (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 3: Add Sugar and Eggs

Gradually beat in the sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry

Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk into the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Fold in Strawberries

Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. Do not overmix — just enough to evenly distribute them.

Optional: Add a drop or two of food coloring for a vibrant strawberry color.

Step 7: Bake

Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Tip: If the top starts browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.

Step 8: Cool

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

🍓 Make the Strawberry Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract. Add a splash of milk if needed to reach pourable consistency.

Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Make sure your butter, cream cheese, and eggs are all room temperature — this ensures a smooth, even batter. Also, patting your strawberries dry before folding them in prevents a soggy cake.