Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Easy strawberry lemonade bread delivers juicy citrus flavor in every bite. If you struggle finding a bright, fresh dessert, this recipe solves that. After making this many times, the trick I discovered is balancing lemon and strawberry perfectly. The golden bread with fresh glaze creates a fresh and cozy snack. For a citrusy drink to pair, check out the Refreshing Arnold Palmer Recipe Iced Tea and Lemonade. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Crunchy Cucumber Carrot Celery Salad Recipe and Refreshing Arnold Palmer Recipe Iced Tea and Lemonade.

What You'll Need for Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: Lemon glaze (powdered sugar and lemon juice)
• Optional: Extra lemon zest for garnish

How to Make Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender.
5. Add Strawberries: Fold in diced strawberries carefully to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit.
6. Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
7. Prepare Lemon Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over warm bread.
8. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing. Cool completely before glazing for best texture.

Storing & Reheating Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store cooled bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare batter up to 24 hours before baking, keep covered in fridge, then bake before serving.

Freezing Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Wrap tightly and freeze sliced bread up to 3 months; thaw slices at room temperature.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Warm slices in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes to revive freshness. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds covered with a paper towel to avoid dryness.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh lemon juice and zest for bright, fresh flavor; bottled juice lacks essential oils needed for zest impact.
• Best substitution: Greek yogurt can replace butter to add moisture and a slight tang, adjust milk to keep batter consistency.
• Make-ahead: Batter can chill overnight to deepen flavors; bring to room temperature before baking for even rise.
• Scaling: Double ingredients and bake in two loaf pans for larger batches; baking time may increase slightly.
• Troubleshooting: If bread sinks after baking, it was likely underbaked; test with toothpick and extend baking time as needed.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

55 mins

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Total

1 hr 10 mins

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Serves

10 slices

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Seasonings

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

• Lemon glaze (powdered sugar and lemon juice)
• Extra lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender.
5. Add Strawberries: Fold in diced strawberries carefully to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit.
6. Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
7. Prepare Lemon Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over warm bread.
8. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing. Cool completely before glazing for best texture.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh lemon juice and zest for bright, fresh flavor; bottled juice lacks essential oils needed for zest impact.
• Best substitution: Greek yogurt can replace butter to add moisture and a slight tang, adjust milk to keep batter consistency.
• Make-ahead: Batter can chill overnight to deepen flavors; bring to room temperature before baking for even rise.
• Scaling: Double ingredients and bake in two loaf pans for larger batches; baking time may increase slightly.
• Troubleshooting: If bread sinks after baking, it was likely underbaked; test with toothpick and extend baking time as needed.

Storage

• Fridge: Store cooled bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze sliced bread up to 3 months; thaw slices at room temperature.
• Oven reheat: Warm slices in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes to revive freshness.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds covered with a paper towel to avoid dryness.
• Make ahead: Prepare batter up to 24 hours before baking, keep covered in fridge, then bake before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bread with Fresh Lemon Glaze and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!