Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
7. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the strawberry jam over the batter, then pour the remaining batter over the jam.
8. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and strawberry puree until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf cake.
10. Garnish: Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Additional Information:
– Prep Time: 20 minutes
– Cooking Time: 70 minutes
– Total Time: 90 minutes
– Calories: 320 kcal
– Servings: 10 servings
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