Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup butter, room temperature
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1 ½ cups sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 cup milk
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1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease two 8.5x4.5-inch loaf pans.
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Slice strawberries into thin, bite-sized pieces. Dab off any excess moisture with a paper towel and set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, then beat until light and airy.
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In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, alternating between the two.
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Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the batter.
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Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cover the tops with foil after 35-40 minutes to prevent over-browning.
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Allow the loaves to cool completely before slicing.