“I made this last Valentine’s Day and it is so good!”
Indulge your taste buds with the heavenly delight of Strawberry Swirl Loaf. This delectable treat combines the goodness of fresh strawberries, the warmth of cinnamon, and the sweetness of strawberry jam. In this article, we’ll guide you through the entire process, from gathering the ingredients to achieving the perfect swirl and baking the loaf to perfection.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Flour (for berries) | 2 tablespoons |
| Fresh strawberries (diced) | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking powder | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Vegetable oil | ⅔ cup |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Strawberry jam or preserves | ½ cup |
Instructions:
Preheating and Greasing
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease the Pan: Grease 1 large loaf pan or 2 smaller loaf pans.
Preparing the Dry Ingredients
- Sift and Mix: In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Berries Preparation: Toss diced berries with 2 tablespoons of flour in a small bowl and set aside.
Creating the Batter
- Creaming Process: In a large bowl, cream together sugar, oil, and eggs.
- Incorporating Dry Ingredients: Slowly mix in the dry ingredients.
- Berries Fusion: Gently fold in the prepared berries until evenly combined.
Swirling the Jam
- Batter Distribution: Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans.
- Jam Addition: Spoon strawberry jam on top of the batter.
- Swirling Magic: Use a knife to elegantly swirl the jam into the batter.
Baking and Cooling
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 40-50 minutes for smaller loaves or 55-65 minutes for a larger loaf.
- Browning Control: Tent the loaves with foil for the last 15-20 minutes if they begin to brown.
- Cooling Gracefully: Allow the loaves to cool before slicing.
