Strawberry Cheesecake Bundt Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Layer:

• ¾ cup strawberry preserves or jam
• Optional: a few drops of red food coloring for deeper color

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree (or milk + a spoon of strawberry jam)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:
   Set to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a Bundt pan well (or use baking spray with flour).
2. Make the cake batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
   • Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Prepare the cheesecake filling:
   Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the cake:
   • Pour about half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
   • Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the batter (avoid touching the edges).
   • Drop spoonfuls of strawberry preserves over the cheesecake layer.
   • Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake:
   Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the cheesecake center) comes out clean.
   Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the glaze:
   In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree (or milk + jam), and vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness if needed.
7. Glaze and serve:
   Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Tips for Perfection

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
• Chill the cake before slicing if you want cleaner layers.
• For extra flair, garnish with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.