This delicious Strawberry Bread is full of plump, juicy strawberries and a hint of cinnamon. It is delectable topped with my creamy whipped Strawberry Butter, and it reminds me of the fresh taste of spring. This beautiful, tasty bread is perfect for holiday gift-giving or a party hostess present.
Delicious Homemade Strawberry Bread
This beautiful quick bread with its tender cake-like texture is ideal any time of the year. However, it makes for a beautiful, pleasurable treat for your friends and family during the holidays. For optimum flavor, top with sweet strawberry butter and cream cheese or drizzle with a homemade powdered sugar glaze.
If you like this quick bread, try my cinnamon bread, banana nut bread, lemon blueberry bread, and zucchini bread.
Ingredients for Strawberry Bread
For the bread portion of this recipe, you will need strawberries, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. For the butter portion of this recipe, you will need unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and strawberries.
How do you make Strawberry Bread?
Chop the strawberries and toss them with a little bit of the measured sugar to draw out the juice and sweeten them. Then, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil, vanilla extract, and strawberries. Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts. Stir just until combined after each part, as quick sweet bread can become tough if over-mixed. Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 9×5-inch loaf pan. Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the top comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack before inverting.
To prepare the strawberry butter, whip the butter until creamy and light using a handheld mixer. Then, beat in the powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Finally, fold in the chopped strawberries.
Beth’s Recipe Tips
- Grease and flour your loaf pan well or spray with Bakers Joy (which I love).
- Use fresh, ripe, fragrant, sweet berries.
- Toss the strawberries with a little bit of the measured sugar so that it draws out a little bit of the juice and sweetens those strawberries just right.
- Skip the electric mixer and mix this quick bread by hand.
- Soften the butter for the Whipped Strawberry Butter for about an hour or so. It should be fairly soft before preparing it so it whips up and gets airy.
- Add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
- Bake the loaf just until a toothpick inserted in the center of the top comes out clean.
- Do not over-mix the batter, as it will get tough. Mix the batter just until incorporated.
Storage
Store strawberry bread in an airtight container or zipper bag at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
To freeze, first cool completely. Then wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil or in a freezer zipper bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat gently in the microwave at reduced power or in a toaster or toaster oven.
So what in the world are you waiting for? Grab that grocery list right now and get those ingredients on there. This gorgeous tasty treat could be all yours unless you are feeling up to sharing it with friends and family. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
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Strawberry Bread
Ingredients
Strawberry Bread
- 2 1/4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries hulled and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Sprinkle 2 1/4 cups chopped strawberries lightly with a little bit of the measured sugar and toss to coat; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add oil and vanilla. Stir in the strawberries that you set aside. Add the flour mixture to the strawberry mixture in three parts, stirring just until combined after each part.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the top comes out clean.
- Using a mixer, whip the butter until creamy and light. Beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in 1/4 cup of chopped strawberries.
Notes
- Grease and flour your loaf pan well or spray with Bakers Joy (which I love).
- Use fresh, ripe, fragrant, sweet strawberries.
- Toss the strawberries with a little bit of the measured sugar so that it draws out a little bit of the juice and sweetens those strawberries just right.
- Skip the electric mixer and mix this quick bread by hand.
- Add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
- Soften the butter for the Whipped Strawberry Butter for about an hour or so. It should be fairly soft before preparing it so it whips up and gets airy.
- Bake the loaf just until a toothpick inserted in the center of the top comes out clean.
- Do not over-mix the batter, as it will get tough. Mix the batter just until incorporated.
- Freeze individual slices or the whole loaf for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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Barb Eddy
This bread was phenominal!!!
I followed the recipe exactly.
I added walnuts as you suggested and can’t wait to add chocolate chunks.
(Chocolate covered strawberries comes to mind.)
I gave my strawberries a nice little “shake” in a colandar to be sure they weren’t too wet before I added them in.
These were so special and delicious that I’m going to bake a few up now while strawberries are cheap and at their peak of flavor. Then I’ll freeze them and give them as Christmas gifts along with the strawberry butter
What a nice gift this would be for a new neighbor, new mother, teacher, I could go on and on.
Can you imagine what you’d pay for these 2 items in a store?
You’re new to me and I’m going to keep a close eye on your!
Thank you,
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Barb! I am so glad that you liked the strawberry bread. We love it too! Great idea on baking them now for Christmas gifts.
Cathleen
I love strawberry bread, and the whipped strawberry butter went so well with it! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Cathleen! I am so happy that you liked the strawberry bread!
Maggie
My son is going to love this recipe. He is a sucker for strawberries. This weekend, I’m making this recipe for him. Can’t wait.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Maggie! Enjoy!
Mimi
I love good strawberry bread, especially with ice cream!
Jess
So happy we are getting into strawberry season so I can make this bread on repeat!
Beth Pierce
I agree!
Katherine Hackworthy
So moist and tasty, but the strawberry butter really takes it to the next level!
Beth Pierce
Yes, it really does! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Pamela Mukherjee
Hi Beth, your Strawberry bread looks incredibly yummy, mouth watering and delicious. I made banana bread but first time read about strawberry bread and trust me your pictures said everything. I am going to save this post and try this bread soon at home. Also, going to try other recipes too.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Pamela! Enjoy!
Monidipa
Great strawberry bread. So moist and full of flavor. I will make it again!
Melissa Cushing
I ;pinned this recipe to try as I have never heard of or had the [pleasure of trying Strawberry Bread! It looks so delicious and I am so excited to give it a try! Thanks for the recipe!
Rhian Westbury
I’d never think to do something like this, and you mentioning whipped strawberry butter how unusual. I bet this stayed moist for a good while and didn’t dry out, thanks to the strawberries
Beth Pierce
Yes, it does stay moist for days! Happy baking!
Yeah Lifestyle
The strawberry bread is so delicious. It is making my mouth water just thinking anout it. I will definitely be making it again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, so glad that you like it!
Karen
This bread was out of this world delicious, and it is very easy to make, thank you so much for the recipe.
Allyson Zea
This was the perfect breakfast treat! Even my picky kids liked it
Yaya
This was delicious! I am partial to banana bread, but I hadn’t thought of strawberry bread, what a great recipe.
briannemanzb
I would love to make this bread before the strawberry season ends. My daughter loves strawberries and I want to make as many strawberry recipes as I can.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Brianne! Enjoy!
Catalina
Cinnamon and strawberries! Sounds so good together! It’s on my list now!
Sandra
I seriously loved this! Everyone at my house enjoyed it too! Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Sandra!
Melissa T.
My 3 year old daughter requested “pink bread” this morning for breakfast. I suggested strawberry bread and found your recipe on Pinterest! I’m so glad I did because it was so yummy!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melissa! I am so glad that you and your daughter enjoyed the “pink bread”! LOL
Ashley Hays
Would it happen to make a textural difference when using gluten free flour? I’m gluten free and have to use rice or corn flour.
Beth Pierce
I am not sure as I have not worked with those flours. Maybe the readers will have an opinion.
Chaz
Hi! I’ve made this recipe multiple times with regular flour and it turned out great. I decided to take a whack at making it gluten-free and used Bob’s Red Mill and did not like it one bit! You may have better luck with Pillsbury or King Arthur.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the heads up!
Suja md
Wow! this is my new favorite recipe!
Nic
This is absolutely delicious. So soft and perfect. I’m excited to make it again in a month or so with fresh strawberries from the garden. YUM!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nic! So happy that you liked it!
Andrea
The whipped strawberry butter is such a great addition. Delicious recipe, thank you so much!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine Andrea!
Tayler Ross
The strawberry butter really sends this bread over the top! We will be making it often and putting it on everything!
Lynn
I like to make the small loaves to give away. Does 1 recipe make 3 and should you cook it about 50 minutes? Thanks Lynn
Beth Pierce
It kind of depends on the size of the small loaf pan but generally speaking it is 3 and they would cook about 25-30 minutes again depending on the size of the pan.
Geri Reski
How about high altitude baking..am at 5600’ elevation…there surely is a change to recipe to accomodate?
Beth Pierce
I am not familiar enough with high altitude baking. Perhaps one of the readers will chime in.
Erin
I’ve made this recipe so many times already because it’s sooooo Delish! I have a ton of blueberries, is it possible to sub them instead of strawberry’s?
Deborah
Can this bread be frozen?
Beth Pierce
yes
Rae
Omg!! So glad you shared your recipe. It was perfect and now if I ever have strawberries that will be going soft, will make this yummy bread. Threw in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and it was super yummy.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Rae! So glad that you liked it and chocolate chips sound delicious!
Sara Welch
This was such a unique and unexpected bread recipe! I usually make the standard banana bread, but this has easily become my new favorite; delish!
Tavo
The budding came aout flavorful and moist, just as I like it. Delicious!
Ashley F.
This bread turned out so flavorful. The butter really took it to another level! Delish!
Seema Sriram
Beth, I am making this right away. I am just back from the grocery with some strawberries and hungry seeing this amazing loaf.
Biana
This strawberry bread looks delicious! Plus strawberry butter adds even more strawberry flavor.
Karen
Love this recipe! I have made it twice with strawberries I picked. I made one change – I made these into 12 muffins instead! I baked them for 25-30 min. Thanks for a great recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine Karen! So glad that you liked them. I bet they were delicious!!
Maggie
it has such a great flavor, even without the strawberry butter – the strawberries made it moist but not mushy and it has just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again 🙂
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Maggie! So glad that you liked it!
Charlene
Delicious
Carol H
It tastes delicious but my bread fell apart, why would that happen?? I let it cool, and when I transferred it to a plate it crumbled.😥 I’m heartbroken and don’t know where I went wrong.
Beth Pierce
Oh my goodness so sorry to hear that. Is it possible that you forgot an ingredient? Eggs? Oil? I know everyone is busy and I have sometimes forgotten an ingredient. The only other thing that comes to mind is baking it way too long but I don’t think this is the case.
Betty
If I use frozen strawberries, should they be thawed first? They won’t be too mushy in the batter?
Beth Pierce
They should be fine. Thaw them before cooking so you can discard the extra juice.
Carolina
Excellent recipe. Thank you, it’s a really delicious bread.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Carolina! So glad that you liked it! I love sweet bread!!
Sara
Gave this a try this afternoon and it does not disappoint! Quite possibly the best way to enjoy strawberries; the strawberry butter is pure perfection!
Chichi
This strawberry bread recipe looks so moist and delicious. Can’t wait to make it.
Angela
Oh my goodness! This bread is so delicious. I’ve never had strawberry bread before and this is definitely going to be a new family favorite. YUM!
Megan
My family LOVED this! What a fun idea. Thanks for brightening up our covid days.
Kat
I made this at altitude and the batter was too dry to mix all the flour in, so I added about 1/4 c of applesauce to get the rest of the flour mix to incorporate. I also was a little shy on the strawberries so I topped off the amount with blueberries. The bread was so good and very forgiving for my modifications! Really easy & fast to make. Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Pierce
Awesome! So glad that you were able to make it work and enjoyed it. I do love strawberry bread. Maybe a little too much!!
Laura
This looks amazing! Can this be made into mini loaves and if so, how many and how long to bake? Would love to give this out as christmas gifts. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beth Pierce
One regular loaf makes about three 5 1/2 x 3 inch mini loaves. I would start checking for doneness at about 22 minutes.
Laura
Thank you Beth! Can’t wait to try this🙂
Susan
Can you use strawberries that were frozen?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can!!
wilhelmina
This strawberry bread is my new favorite! I loved it warm from the oven with a big smear of the butter, delicious!
katerina
WOW! This strawberry bread looks incredible! I bet it tastes amazing! And the whipped strawberry butter…YUUUUM!!!
Lisa
My strawberry bread is just too pretty to cut! It turned out perfectly!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Lisa! So glad that it turned out well! I wish I had a piece right now!
Sandy
Delicious bread! Going to try with blueberries and blueberry butter next. Then raspberries!🥰
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandy! So glad that you liked it! It is yummy!
Kendall
This is delicious! We picked strawberries at a farm yesterday so we had a lot to use up. This recipe is perfect, we made as is. We did chop the strawberries up very finely so my boys would be more likely to eat it, which they did. We all loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Beth Pierce
That is great Kendall. I love strawberry picking! What fun! So glad that you like the bread.
Denise
Can you freeze this strawberry bread?
Beth Pierce
Yes you most certainly can. Just double wrap it in freezer bags!
Ashley
HOLY COW. This is amazing. My boyfriend ate half the loaf for a last night snack and breakfast. 10/10.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Ashley! So glad that you and your boyfriend liked it!!
Laurie
I haven’t tried it yet. Looks scrumptious! Has it been tried with some chopped pecans for a little crunch?
Beth Pierce
Pecans are absolutely delicious in this bread! Enjoy!
Erin
This Strawberry Bread is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
annie
Yum! I bet this smelled amazing while it was baking!
Catalina
It reminds me of summer! I love these flavors!
Sarah
Such a perfectly light and fluffy bread! Can’t wait to pair this with my morning cup of coffee; looks amazing!
Kim Seghers
My family loves strawberry bread and this is such a great recipe. Perfect for breakfast too with a big cup of coffee..
Dorothy Reinhold
I am going to need a big slice of this with extra butter! This looks amazing!