Delicious Filled Strawberry Bread Recipe

This homemade filled strawberry bread is a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. It is filled with a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling that adds a burst of fruity flavor to every bite. The bread is moist, tender, and has a hint of vanilla that complements the strawberry filling beautifully. With its beautiful presentation and delicious taste, this bread is sure to impress everyone who tries it.

Ingredients

• For the bread:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• For the filling:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• For the glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, prepare the filling by combining the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and strawberry preserves. Mix until well blended.
6. Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with the remaining bread batter, spreading it carefully to cover the filling.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.

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