Description

If you’re looking for a dessert that captures both elegance and pure indulgence, this Strawberry Cheesecake Bundt Cake is it. With a buttery golden crumb, a surprise cheesecake swirl, and a glossy strawberry glaze cascading down the sides, every slice is a moment of sweet joy. This recipe blends the richness of a cheesecake with the soft, classic texture of a bundt cake—perfect for everything from spring brunches to indulgent dinner parties.

Whether you’re on the hunt for easy dessert ideas, Mother’s Day treats, or a show-stopping cake for special occasions, this one checks all the boxes. The fresh strawberry glaze gives the cake a bright, fruity finish while the cheesecake center melts in your mouth. It’s moist, flavorful, and guaranteed to wow both visually and tastefully. A must-have in your collection of easy recipes, dessert ideas, and beautiful cake inspirations.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

½ cup milk

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp strawberry puree

½ tsp lemon juice (optional)

For Topping:

Fresh strawberries (whole or halved)

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan generously.
Beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Mix in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream and milk, starting and ending with flour mixture.
Pour half of the cake batter into the pan. Add cheesecake filling, then top with remaining batter.
Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick in the cake comes out clean. Cool 15 mins, then invert.
Once cool, whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert