Lemon Strawberry Bread – Classic lemon loaf that is loaded with juicy strawberries. This lemon strawberry bread is a quick bread that’s perfect for a dessert, breakfast or snack. Your family and friends will obsess over this delicious lemon and strawberry flavored loaf recipe.
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Looking for a fun way to use strawberries? Look no further! This easy lemon strawberry loaf is the perfect bread recipe for when you want something sweet, tart, soft and moist. It’s a very easy, homemade fruit infused bread recipe that is going to be loved in your family. It combines a bright, fruity strawberry flavor with a tart lemon. Enjoy it for Sunday brunch or a weeknight dessert.
This post is about how to make Lemon Strawberry Bread with a luscious strawberry glaze.
Lemon Strawberry Loaf
When it comes to spring and all things sunshine, my favorite breakfast is always something to do with a bright lemon flavor. I just love citrusy desserts for a yummy spring breakfast or brunch. This lemon loaf combines a perfect combination of sweet, tart, and fruity. There is something about the lemon-strawberry combination that makes a dessert even better. The best part? Quick breads get their name for a reason – they’re easy to make! If you are a lemon dessert lover like me, you can also enjoy these luscious lemon brownies with lemon glaze, but I must say that you need to try out this lemon bread this spring and summertime.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- It is a quick and easy bread recipe.
- The lemon glaze makes it even more perfect.
- You can eat for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
- Great as a holiday dessert for Easter, baby shower, Mother’s Day, etc.
- It is sweet, tart, chewy, moist and extremely delicious.
Bread with Fresh Strawberries
If you have fresh garden strawberries and don’t know what to do with a bunch of lemons you bought last week, try this fresh lemon and strawberry bread with melt-in-your-mouth strawberry glaze. If you love strawberries and lemons this is the recipe for you. It’s delicious with just a pat of glaze on top – I know you’re going to love it. I must say that fresh fruit and berries can be tricky to work with because it adds a lot of moisture to the bread. Finely diced strawberries worked beautifully in this recipe.
When it comes to a glaze, it’s just way too good to be true. The secret ingredient is heavy cream. This is the first time I am using one, and I must say that it’s the best decision ever. This strawberry glazes comes out thick, pink and perfect for this bread. It is such a melt-in-your-mouth strawberry glaze recipe that will be sure to give you success every time.
INGREDIENTS NOTES
HOW TO MAKE LEMON BREAD WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES
This bread is super simple to make, and only requires two mixing bowls and a loaf pan. Here is how it’s done:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- For The Batter : In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder., baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. In a small bowl, toss together the chopped strawberries and the 1 tablespoon of flour to coat the strawberries. Fold strawberries into the batter.
- Pour the bread batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For The Glaze : Mix together powdered sugar, fresh, chopped strawberries, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Use heavy cream or milk to make the glaze more spreadable. Although it’s optional, it makes a great consistency of the glaze.
- Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST RESULTS
The first pro tip is when you add the flour, don’t overmix! Mix just until the flour is absorbed. This will ensure you get a soft and tender crumb once the bread is baked. The second thing is to make the bread at least one day in advance. Although it’s optional, it allows the lemon-strawberry flavor develop to taste even more amazing. Once it’s cool, wrap it and leave it at room temperature. Pour the glaze over just right before serving.
Lemon Strawberry Bread
Equipment
- 9x13 loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey, agave)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For The Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- For The Batter : In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. In a small bowl, toss together the chopped strawberries and the 1 tablespoon of flour to coat the strawberries. Fold strawberries into the batter.
- Pour the bread batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For The Glaze : Mix together powdered sugar, fresh, chopped strawberries, melted butter and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Use heavy cream or milk to make the glaze more spreadable. Although it's optional, it makes a great consistency of the glaze.
- Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
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Awesome recipe. It’s interesting that you use heavy cream in the glaze. I will definitely be trying this. Thanks for sharing.
The heavy cream makes the glaze better than ever!
This looks good! Thanks for sharing!
You’re so welcome. It is so delicious.
You had me at hello! I’m love strawberries. This is such a delicious recipe and easy to follow.
Glad to hear this! There’s something about lemons and strawberries that makes the world a better place.
YUM! I love this combination! Lemon & strawberries are my favorite! Thank you for sharing!
Right?! It’s one of my favorite combos too.
Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! You have to make it!
Yes!!! Absolutely beautiful and delicious. Lemon and strawberry combined is always the best. Thanks for sharing!
I agree 100%! It is so good.
This looks absolutely delicious 🤤
You neeeeed to make it!
This looks delicious, love the combination of strawberry and lemon yummy!
I absolutely agree. It is one of the best combos ever.
I absolutely love this recipe. My mouth became watery as soon as I saw it. Such a delicious one. Will surely give this a try. Thank you so much for sharing!
I am so honored to hear this! Hope you like it as much as we do.
Wow. This looks like the perfect summer treat. Reminds me of a lemon loaf my mom used to make. Cant wait to try!
I absolutely love it, so delicious x
This looks delicious and I’ll definitely be trying it as my kids love strawberries and lemon bread!
It is very moist and perfect for kids!
This is beautiful! And it combine two of my favorite flavors! I’ll be making this soon!
This is one of my favorite combos too!
What a yummy recipe! I have never used heavy cream in a glaze before. I am sure it makes it taste great.
The heavy cream makes the glaze even better than ever.
This is a classic flavor combo. I love the glaze!
I love to glaze too, it’s sooo yum!
This looks like a great recipe for me to try out. I’ve never tried these 2 fruits together for bread. Thanks for sharing.
This combination is insanely good, you have to try it!
This looks *amazing* and as soon as the strawberry crop comes in, I am absolutely making this!!
Would you store this in the fridge after serving? I’m just thinking about the heavy cream being left at room temperature, and if that would be safe? I typically will only do butter or cream cheese room temperature at 24 hours max, but didn’t know if the heavy cream would alter those times?
This looks so refreshing and delightful! Yum!
It is!