Strawberry Swirl Loaf Recipe
This Strawberry Swirl Loaf is a moist and tender bread bursting with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry jam swirl. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this loaf combines warm cinnamon and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness, resulting in a delicious berry-flavored bread that’s easy to make and delightful to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for berries)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 cups sugar
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease one large loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Prepare Berries: Toss diced fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour. This coating helps prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the loaf dense.
- Fold in Berries: Carefully fold the floured strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing them.
- Assemble Loaves and Add Jam: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Spoon strawberry jam onto the top of the batter and use a knife to swirl the jam through the batter for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven. Bake two smaller loaves for 40-50 minutes or one large loaf for 55-65 minutes. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent with foil for the last 15-20 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for at least 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Coating the berries with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- Using fresh strawberries provides a bright flavor and moisture, but frozen berries can be used when fresh aren’t available—just thaw and drain them first.
- Swirling the jam into the batter creates a beautiful pattern and enhances the strawberry flavor inside the loaf.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Cooling the loaf completely before slicing helps to achieve clean slices.
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