Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf

Soft, buttery loaf with a creamy cheesecake swirl and fresh strawberries—ideal for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

For the Loaf:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup (150g) diced fresh strawberries

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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

2. Make the Loaf Batter:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
   • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the diced strawberries.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
   In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Assemble the Loaf:

   • Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
   • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
   • Spoon the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.

5. Bake & Cool:

   • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Serve & Enjoy:
   Slice and enjoy on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar!