Strawberry Loaf Cake with Fresh Strawberry Glaze

Ingredients

For the Loaf Cake:

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120mL) whole milk
• ½ cup (120mL) vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups + 2 tbsp (255g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups (230g) diced fresh strawberries

For the Glaze:

• 3 tbsp diced fresh strawberries
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp whole milk

Instructions

To Make the Loaf Cake:

1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Blend Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in a small bowl. This helps prevent the strawberries from sinking in the batter. Gently fold the coated strawberries into the cake batter.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

To Make the Glaze:

1. Create Strawberry Mixture: In a small bowl, mash the diced strawberries. Mix in the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
2. Glaze the Loaf Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the strawberry glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy this moist and flavorful Strawberry Loaf Cake, enhanced with a sweet and tangy fresh strawberry glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast, a sweet snack, or as a dessert to finish off any meal.