Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a decadent and moist treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The creamy texture from the cream cheese and the sweetness of fresh strawberries make each bite irresistible. The optional strawberry topping adds a sweet finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (or frozen strawberries)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
For the Topping (Optional):
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- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Add the sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, and beat until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream (or yogurt), starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and strawberry jam or preserves. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the loaf dense.
- Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, add more strawberry jam or preserves.
- To make it extra special, serve slices with whipped cream or a drizzle of strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg