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Strawberry Bread

Moist Strawberry Bread Recipe for Fresh Summer Flavor

Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Bread that combines fresh strawberries for a moist and tender loaf perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ¾ cup sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • ½ cup milk Almond or soy milk can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup oil Melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce work well.
  • 1 pcs egg A flax egg can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 2 cups flour Using whole wheat flour adds health benefits.
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder Check expiration date for effectiveness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential ingredient for flavor.
  • ½ cup chopped pecans Can be swapped for walnuts or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries Fresh strawberries preferred, but frozen can be used if thawed.
For the Glaze
  • ⅓ cup chopped strawberries Provides additional flavor and looks great.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla Boosts flavor profile of the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter Adds shine to the glaze.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and helps achieve the right texture.
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream Adjusts consistency of glaze.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  4. Toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour, then fold them into the batter with pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  6. Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the glaze by mixing chopped strawberries, vanilla, melted butter, and powdered sugar, adding cream until desired consistency.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional to serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.

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