Description
A tender, moist butter cake layered with fresh strawberries and a tangy cream cheese swirl, perfect for any occasion. Combines southern comfort with vibrant fruit and creamy texture.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar, whipped cream, or extra strawberries (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a bundt pan or 9×13-inch pan
Beat softened butter and 8 oz cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth
Gradually add 2 cups sugar and beat on medium-high for 5-7 minutes
Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully after each addition
Stir in vanilla extract
Whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt separately
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients
Mix on low speed just until combined, avoiding overmixing
Toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp flour/cornstarch, and lemon juice
Spread strawberry mixture evenly over cake batter in the pan
If using, mix 4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla for swirl
Spoon cream cheese swirl over strawberries and gently swirl with a knife
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool 10-15 minutes before serving with optional toppings
Notes
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing
Cornstarch can replace flour in strawberry layer if preferred
Omit lemon juice for a more neutral strawberry flavor
Add optional toppings like powdered sugar or whipped cream when serving
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Featured
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous slice
- Calories: 1400
- Sugar: 200g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 80g
- Saturated Fat: 50g
- Carbohydrates: 180g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg