Go Back
Moist Strawberry Swirl Loaf with beautiful strawberry swirls and a glazed finish.

Strawberry Swirl Loaf

A soft and buttery loaf with sunny ribbons of strawberry, perfect for breakfast or gifting. Easy to make and adaptable with various flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 58 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 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
Wet Ingredients
  • 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
Swirl and Add-Ins
  • 0.5 to 0.67 cups thick strawberry jam, preserves, or compote
  • 1 each optional: zest of 1 lemon for brightness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil or melted butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add lemon zest if using.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just blended, making sure not to overmix.
Assembly and Baking
  1. 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.
  2. Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in an S pattern to create ribbons.
  3. 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.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it onto a rack with the parchment. Cool completely before slicing.
  2. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk and a splash of vanilla or lemon; drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking. This recipe is adaptable with different fruits and flavors.