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🍓 Strawberry Swirl Loaf

A Sweet, Moist Treat with a Burst of Berry Flavor

There’s something magical about homemade baked goods — especially when they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. This Strawberry Swirl Loaf is a soft, moist quick bread with ribbons of sweet strawberry running through each slice. Whether you serve it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or light dessert, it’s guaranteed to impress with both its looks and taste.

Simple to make and easy to love, this loaf combines the buttery richness of classic pound cake with the bright, tangy sweetness of strawberries — all swirled into a sliceable masterpiece.

🍞 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Bursting with real strawberry flavor
• No yeast or fancy equipment needed
• Perfect for gifting, brunches, or afternoon tea
• Looks as good as it tastes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Loaf:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup milk

For the Strawberry Swirl:

• ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
• Optional: ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped finely
• Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to balance sweetness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.

Mix in the sour cream and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.

3. Create the Swirl

In a small bowl, stir the strawberry jam with lemon juice and chopped strawberries if using.

Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Spoon half the strawberry mixture in dollops over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl.