Ah, so now we’re talking sweet bread territory! A strawberry swirl loaf is basically a soft, tender loaf with a beautiful swirl of strawberry jam or puree baked right in—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Here’s a simple way to make one:
Strawberry Swirl Loaf
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberry puree (sweetened to taste)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Spoon half of the strawberry jam/puree on top. Use a knife to swirl gently.
- Add the remaining batter on top, then the rest of the strawberry jam. Swirl again lightly for a marbled effect.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Optional: Top with a light glaze (powdered sugar + a splash of milk) for extra sweetness and shine.
If you want, I can give a “next level” version that makes it super fluffy, more jammy, and visually striking—like a bakery loaf.
Do you want me to do that?
