Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
Step 2:
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Step 3:
Add sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
Step 4:
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 5:
Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Step 6:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 7:
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 8:
Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
Step 9:
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 10:
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 11:
Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 12:
Drizzle with optional glaze once completely cooled.
Notes
Toss strawberries lightly in flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking during baking.
