Strawberry cream cheese loaf
The best strawberry cream cheese loaf with a tender texture and bursts of fresh strawberry in every bite. A simple yet indulgent recipe perfect for brunch, coffee time, or sweet treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
1 1/4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for strawberries)
1 tablespoon coarse or granulated sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Add half of the dry ingredients and mix gently.
Pour in milk and mix until smooth, then add remaining dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
Toss chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour.
Gently fold strawberries into the batter.
Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sugar on top if using.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes, then remove and slice.
Notes
Tossing strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking.
Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and dried well.
Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist.
Optional glaze: mix powdered sugar with milk for a sweet finish.
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