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Strawberry Lemon Loaf Cake

A moist and tender loaf cake bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor, finished with a tangy citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Loaf Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries diced
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a lined loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the batter, mixing gently.
  5. Fold in diced strawberries and transfer batter to the pan.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely, then drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a soft texture.