Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl Bundt Cake

 

Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl Bundt Cake! This moist and creamy pound cake is infused with the richness of cream cheese and the freshness of diced strawberries. The vibrant red strawberry glaze adds a fruity finish that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience! 🍓🍰

Enjoy baking and savoring this delicious creation! 😊

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3 ½ cups bleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• 13.5 oz Marinetti glaze for strawberries, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly. (See temperature adjustment for convection oven)

2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add softened butter and sugar, then beat until creamy and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

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

5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.

6. Carefully fold in diced fresh strawberries, being gentle to avoid breaking them.

7. Pour half the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Drop a spoonful of half the Marinetti strawberry glaze over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.

8. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the glaze through the batter to create a marbled effect.

9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Allow cake to cool completely in the bundt pan, about 30-45 minutes.

11. Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate.

12. Warm the remaining Marinetti strawberry glaze slightly (microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed).

14. Drizzle the strawberry glaze evenly over the cooled cake.

15. Serve as is or with additional fresh strawberries, if desired.

Special Note

When using a convection oven, you typically reduce the temperature by about 25°F compared to a regular oven. For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl Bundt Cake, which is baked at 325°F in a regular oven, you should set your convection oven to 300°F. This adjustment helps ensure even baking and prevents the cake from drying out. Happy baking! 😊🍰