1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, unbeaten
4 tbsp. milk
1 c. mashed strawberries
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Cream sugar and butter. Sift dry ingredients and add to mix. Add 1 egg at a time and beat well. Add all the rest and beat good. Bake in loaf pan, greased, 1 hour at 325 degrees.

BUTTER:

1/2 c. strawberry juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
Powdered sugar to taste

Blend and spread on sliced bread.