Description
A soft and tender strawberry bread packed with fresh chopped strawberries and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. This simple loaf makes a delicious dessert or sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix for about 1 minute on medium speed.
- Add the milk and half of the flour mixture and mix for about 30 seconds. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- The batter will be very thick. Stir in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a lightly greased or floured loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool before adding the glaze.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla or almond extract, and cream in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the finely chopped strawberries until smooth.
- If a thicker glaze is desired, add additional powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread or drizzle the glaze over the cooled strawberry bread before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This bread can be frozen without the glaze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
