ππ Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake
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This Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is moist, rich, and bursting with fruity flavor. Made with a strawberry cake base, pineapple filling, and a creamy center, this dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you want a show-stopping cake thatβs surprisingly easy to make.
π Time & Yield
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 55β65 minutes
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Total Time: ~1 hour 25 minutes
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Yield: 10β12 slices
π§ Ingredients
Strawberry Pound Cake Batter
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1 box strawberry cake mix
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1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O
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4 large eggs
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1 cup vegetable oil
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Β½ cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Pineapple Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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Β½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
Optional Strawberry Glaze (Highly Recommended π)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2β3 tablespoons strawberry milk or pineapple juice
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1β2 tablespoons strawberry preserves (optional, for color & flavor)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Creamy Filling
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
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Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple.
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Set aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the cake batter.
2οΈβ£ Make the Strawberry Pound Cake Batter
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Preheat oven to 325Β°F (165Β°C).
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Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pan very well.
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In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix and strawberry Jell-O.
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Add eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Beat on medium speed for 2β3 minutes until smooth and thick.
3οΈβ£ Assemble the Cake
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Pour half of the strawberry batter into the prepared pan.
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Spoon the creamy pineapple filling evenly over the batter, avoiding the edges.
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Carefully pour the remaining batter over the filling, smoothing the top gently.