Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert that combines the tanginess of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh strawberries. Here’s a simple recipe to make this treat!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf
Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (or use frozen strawberries, thawed and drained)
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
For the Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream together butter and cream cheese:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Add the eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Bake the loaf:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- If the top of the loaf starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil and continue baking.
7. Cool the loaf:
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. (Optional) Make the glaze:
- While the loaf cools, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf for added sweetness and shine.
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf is perfectly moist and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. The cream cheese adds a rich and tangy creaminess that makes it irresistible. Enjoy! 🍓🍞
