1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Strawberry Layer
Toss strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Swirl
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Mix the Pound Cake Batter
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
5. Layer & Swirl
Spread half the pound cake batter in the pan.
Dollop cheesecake mixture on top, then sprinkle strawberries.
Add remaining batter and swirl gently with a knife.
6. Bake to Perfection
Bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
7. Glaze & Serve!
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over cooled cake.
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