Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– 9×5 inch loaf pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease your loaf pan. This is my favorite part—watching the oven come to temperature as the mouthwatering scents fill the kitchen! In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer. Once it’s fluffy, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, and stir in that comforting vanilla extract. The scent of vanilla wafting through the air is just heavenly. (See the next page below to continue steps…)