Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake: A Sweet Slice of Heaven 🍓

If you’ve ever wished for a dessert that’s rich, fruity, and beautifully rustic all at once, this Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake is about to become your new favorite. With its soft crumb, juicy strawberry bursts, and that dreamy pink cream cheese frosting, it’s the kind of cake that makes everyone ask for seconds (and the recipe, too!).

This isn’t just a cake—it’s an experience. The kind you bake for birthdays, Mother’s Day, spring gatherings, or simply to treat yourself on a cozy Sunday afternoon. It’s luxurious yet approachable, classic yet fresh. And the best part? It looks just as stunning as it tastes.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• 🍓 Fresh strawberries baked right in for fruity flavor in every slice.
• 🧈 Cream cheese and butter base makes the crumb soft, moist, and rich.
• 🎂 Rustic strawberry cream cheese frosting that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
• 🕒 Simple prep—no complicated steps, just classic baking done right.
• 💖 Perfect for any occasion (or no occasion at all).

The Story Behind Strawberry Italian Cream Pound Cake

Traditional pound cake got its name from its formula: a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, bakers started tweaking that recipe, adding cream cheese or sour cream for moisture and richness. That’s where the “Italian Cream” style comes in—not because it’s authentically Italian, but because it feels extra indulgent, with a texture that’s halfway between cheesecake and pound cake.

Now, add strawberries into the mix, and you’ve got something even better: fruity, fragrant, and beautifully pink. It’s the kind of cake that turns a simple gathering into something special.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything you’ll need to bring this cake to life:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup strawberries, diced

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired thickness)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries

Step-by-Step Directions