Strawberry Swirl Loaf Recipe
Strawberry Swirl Loaf Recipe is soft, sweet and full of fruity flavor. It is perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Many people love Strawberry Swirl Loaf Recipe because it is easy to make at home.
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for strawberry puree
Instructions
Prepare the Pan and Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Place chopped strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft. Mash slightly and set aside to cool.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make sure there are no lumps. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract carefully.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add yogurt and milk to the butter mixture. Stir gently. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Add Strawberry Swirl
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon half of the strawberry puree on top. Swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and puree.
Bake the Loaf
- Place the loaf pan in the oven. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes. Check with a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean.
Cool the Loaf
- Remove the pan from the oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice the loaf into even pieces. Serve plain or with a little butter. Enjoy the sweet strawberry flavor and soft texture.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; it keeps the loaf soft.
- Swirl the strawberry puree gently to make pretty patterns.
- Check the loaf at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for clean pieces.