Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt).

Step 2
Beat sugar, 1 cup plus 2 teaspoon butter, and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and salt until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.

Step 3
Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, beating until just incorporated. Fold in muddled strawberries. Pour batter into the prepared pan, then lightly sprinkle vanilla sugar over top.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Step 5
Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and let cool completely.