Strawberry Swirl Loaf is a moist quick bread with ribbons of sweet strawberry puree baked into a soft, buttery batter.
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Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh strawberry puree or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Layer batter and strawberry puree in pan and gently swirl.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overmixing for the most tender crumb. Use fresh strawberry puree or preserves.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.2mg