Description
Sweet strawberry magic meets classic cheesecake in this delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Bundt Cake. Creamy layers and fruity notes blend perfectly, promising a dessert that delights taste buds with each luxurious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bundt pan by greasing and dusting with flour, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Create the creamy cheesecake filling by whisking cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, incorporating the egg and vanilla extract until fully integrated. Gently fold in diced strawberries if using, then set mixture aside.
- Craft the strawberry cake base by combining cake mix, water, oil, eggs, strawberry purée, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the batter becomes uniform and lump-free.
- Construct the cake layers by carefully pouring half the strawberry batter into the prepared bundt pan, then delicately spreading the cheesecake filling across the surface, ensuring it doesn’t touch the pan’s edges.
- Complete the layering by gently covering the cheesecake filling with the remaining strawberry batter, creating a sealed top.
- Transfer the bundt pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake portion (avoiding the cheesecake center) to ensure it comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency. Add pink food coloring if desired, adjusting thickness as needed.
- Once the cake has thoroughly cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the surface, allowing it to cascade down the cake’s curves.
- Slice and serve the strawberry cheesecake bundt cake, revealing its beautiful layered interior and enjoying the delightful blend of flavors.
Notes
- Select a high-quality strawberry cake mix for the most vibrant flavor and authentic strawberry taste.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly.
- Prevent cheesecake filling from sinking by gently spreading it in the center of the cake batter, keeping it away from pan edges.
- Lower sugar content can be achieved by using sugar-free cake mix and reduce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg