A moist, tender Strawberry Bread made with fresh pureed berries, bright lemon zest, and a sweet-tart glaze that enhances every slice.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- mixing bowls
- Hand Mixer
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh pureed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Beat sugar and eggs until pale yellow.
- Slowly drizzle in oil, then mix in strawberry puree and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Stir in sour cream gently.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 50–60 minutes.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to create glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use ripe strawberries and allow the loaf to cool fully before glazing.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg