Another mariage of two loved recipes, the pound cake that gives a rich taste and the fresh and fruity strawberry cheesecake.
There is many preparations for this recipe, so we divide the ingredients depending on the cake's layers.
Cake ingredients:
Two cups and half of all purpose flour.
One and half teaspoons of baking powder.
A pinch of salt.
One cup of softened unsalted butter.
Two cups of sugar that is granulated or less if you don't like sweetness in general this recipe is balanced in sweetness .
Four large eggs.
Vanilla extract about one teaspoon.
Half cup of sour cream.
Half cup of milk.
Half cup of fresh strawberries that are diced.
Cheesecake ingredients :
8 OZ of softened cream cheese.
Half cup of granulated sugar.
One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
One large egg.
One tablespoon of all purpose flour.
Strawberry topping ingredients:
One cup and another half cup of cutted fresh strawberries.
Quarter cup of strawberry jam.
One tablespoon of lemon juice.
Glaze ingredients:
One cup of powdered sugar.
Three tablespoons of milk.
Vanilla extract for the flavor.
Now let's show you the instructions and the steps:
First thing is to prepare the cheesecake filling, by beating the cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract until having a very smooth and combined mixture.
Add the egg and beat again, and don't forget to add the last ingredient that is flour and mix well.
Let the mixture aside and jump into the next step.
Before you begin making the cake batter, go ahead and preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F). Don’t forget to grease your baking pan with a bit of oil and dust it lightly with flour.
Best method to prepare a cake's batter is to mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl, it's important to make things easier.
After mixing the dry ingredients together, start this process by beating the butter and sugar until fluffy and light it will take some time . Now add eggs gradually with vanilla and whisk very well.
Alternate the mixing of flour mixture and the other ingredients , starting by the dry ingredients after that the sour cream and milk and end the process with flour mixture , be sure you mix well.
Don't hesitate to add diced strawberries that gives a burst of flavor.
Assembling the cake:
It is a very easy step but make it carefully, as you understand this cake is consists of three layers. The first layer in this cake is the cake batter and the last layer is cake batter too, between these two layers you don't have to forget pouring the cheesecake filling gently to keep each layer in it's place .
And if you like marble design, use a toothpick to mix a little bit the layers.
Baking step:
Baking takes 50 to one hour or some more 5 minutes on 165C (325F) ,exactly when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
When it is done give it a quarter hour to cool down before put it on a wire rack when it is going to cool down completely.
Preparation of strawberry topping :
This topping should cooked in a saucepan on medium heat, combine the diced strawberries with the jam and lemon juice, then stir it for 7 minutes until it becomes thick.
Let it aside.
Making the Glaze:
Mix well the powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract using a whisk, keep mixing until everything becomes combined and smooth .
Drizzle the glaze over the pre-cooled cake.
Serving:
When the glaze becomes dry completely on the top of the cake, add the strawberry topping that you prepare before, evenly over your pound cake.
This is all the steps you need to make the most delicious strawberry pound cheesecake.
Best advices to get satisfying ends:
Marble look is much better than the ordinary version.
It is possible to prepare this recipe ahead of time, but make sure to keep it inside an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for more durability.
You could use frozen and thawed and drained strawberries if fresh ones are not available.
Making this desert is one of the most amazing experiences you could ever try, so don't hesitate to make it for yourself and your family, or in any celebration, enjoy.
