Strawberry Milkshake Loaf

A soft strawberry loaf with white chocolate chips and a sweet donut-style strawberry glaze!

This Strawberry Milkshake Loaf has all the fun of a strawberry milkshake in a sweet, sliceable loaf. It’s packed with nostalgic strawberry flavor and plenty of white chocolate chips, then covered in a thin strawberry glaze that sets just like the coating on a glazed donut. The secret ingredient is Strawberry Nesquik, which gives the whole loaf that fun throwback strawberry milk flavor.

Flavor Profile

This loaf has a sweet strawberry milk flavor with a bunch of vanilla and creamy white chocolate throughout. The sour cream keeps the crumb soft and rich, while the strawberry glaze adds another pop of berry sweetness while giving it another layer of texture.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Strawberry Nesquik gives the loaf a nostalgic strawberry milk flavor that tastes instantly familiar.
• White chocolate chips add creamy little pockets of sweetness throughout every slice.
• Sour cream keeps the Strawberry Milkshake Loaf soft, moist, and tender.
• The thin strawberry glaze sets on top like a classic glazed donut instead of a thick frosting.
• It’s a fun loaf cake that works for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon sweet treat.

The Twist

The twist is the Strawberry Nesquik mixed right into the batter. Instead of using fresh strawberries or strawberry puree like most strawberry loaves, the milk powder gives this one that unmistakable old-school strawberry milkshake flavor.

Ingredient Highlights

• Strawberry Nesquik: This is what gives the loaf its nostalgic strawberry milk flavor and pretty pink color.
• Sour cream: Keeps the loaf soft and moist without making the batter too thin.
• White chocolate chips: Add creamy sweetness that works especially well with the strawberry flavor.
• Vanilla: Helps bring out the milkshake flavor and rounds out the strawberry.
• Powdered sugar: Creates the smooth glaze that sets over the top of the cooled loaf.
• Milk: Add just enough to make the glaze thin and pourable. You want it closer to a glazed donut coating than a thick icing.

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FAQ

Can I leave out the white chocolate chips?

Yes. The loaf will still have plenty of strawberry flavor without them, although the white chocolate adds a nice creamy milkshake-like element.

What kind of Strawberry Nesquik should I use?

Use the classic Strawberry Nesquik powder meant for mixing into milk. You’ll use it in both the loaf batter and the glaze.

How thin should the strawberry glaze be?

It should pour easily from a spoon and spread naturally over the loaf. Think glazed donut rather than cupcake icing. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add a little more if needed.

How do I know when the loaf is done?

Insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. If the top is browning too quickly before the center is finished, loosely cover it with foil.

How should I store the Strawberry Milkshake Loaf?

Store it covered at room temperature for about 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let refrigerated slices sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the softest texture.

Sprinkle of Fun

Have a retro movie night and serve slices of Strawberry Milkshake Loaf with cold glasses of strawberry milk.