Description
A soft and buttery loaf with sunny ribbons of strawberry, perfect for breakfast or gifting. Easy to make and adaptable with various flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups neutral oil or melted butter, cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.75 cups plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 to 0.67 cups thick strawberry jam, preserves, or compote
- 1 each optional: zest of 1 lemon (for brightness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with a parchment sling and lightly grease the sides.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil or melted butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add lemon zest if using.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just blended, making sure not to overmix.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan and dollop half of the strawberry jam over it. Repeat with the remaining batter and jam.
- Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in an S pattern to create ribbons.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 48 to 58 minutes, starting to check at 45 minutes. The loaf is done when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it onto a rack with the parchment. Cool completely before slicing.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk and a splash of vanilla or lemon; drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Can be frozen for later use.
- Experiment with different fruit jams for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 58 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Swirl Loaf, baking, breakfast, dessert