1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan or two loaf pans.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Set aside.
3. Make the Pound Cake Batter
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~4 mins).
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
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Stir in vanilla extract and fold in diced strawberries.
4. Layer & Swirl
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Pour half of the pound cake batter into the pan.
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Spoon cheesecake filling over the batter, avoiding the edges.
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Top with the remaining batter.
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Use a knife to gently swirl the layers.
5. Bake
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Bake for 60-75 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
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Cool in the pan for 15 mins, then invert onto a wire rack.
6. Glaze (Optional)
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Enjoy your luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Pound Cake! 😍
