
Caramel Loaf Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This caramel loaf cake is my go to recipe when I want something impressive without spending all day in the kitchen. Ready in just 75 minutes from start to finish, it's perfect for busy weeknights or when unexpected guests drop by. The beauty of this cake lies in its simplicity: you probably have most ingredients already at home, and the straightforward mixing method means even baking beginners can nail it. I love using almond milk here because it keeps things light while adding a subtle richness, and walnuts provide heart healthy fats alongside that irresistible caramel flavor. Trust me, this tender, deeply caramel flavored loaf has become a household favorite that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 400 mlcaramel sauce
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlunsweetened almond milk
- 100 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 20x20cm loaf tin.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a fork for best results.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for fastest results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and almond milk in alternating increments, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 6
Stir in chopped walnuts.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for best results.
- 7
Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and smooth top.
Tip: Use a spatula for best results.
- 8
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Use a timer for best results.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool in tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack for best results.
- 10
Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Use a spatula for best results.
- 11
Allow cake to cool completely before serving.
Tip: Use a wire rack for best results.
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