Strawberry Cheesecake Bundt Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 large eggs
09 - 1 cup sour cream
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

→ Cheesecake Filling

11 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - ½ cup powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1 egg

→ Strawberry Topping

15 - ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to ensure easy release.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until combined and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream, until smooth.
04 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Smooth cheesecake filling over the batter evenly, then cover with remaining batter.
05 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Combine sliced strawberries with sugar, if desired, in a small bowl. Allow to sit for a few minutes to macerate and release juices.
07 - Once cooled, drizzle strawberries and juices over the cake. Slice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - The Bundt pan must be well-greased and floured to ensure the cake releases smoothly.
02 - Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, though frozen strawberries can substitute if necessary.
03 - Avoid overmixing the batter; mix until the ingredients are just combined.