Description
A delightful treat combining sweet strawberries with zesty lemon, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the butter and eggs until smooth, then mix in the lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added sweetness. Pairs well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry, lemon, loaf cake, dessert, baking