
Dulce de Leche Tea Loaf
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This dulce de leche tea loaf is one of my favorite discoveries because it combines two of my greatest loves: rich caramel and delicate green tea. The beauty of this recipe is how quickly it comes together, taking just forty five minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for when unexpected guests arrive or you need a homemade treat fast. Green tea brings not only a subtle earthiness to balance the sweetness, but also provides antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a bit more nourishing. The dulce de leche swirled throughout creates pockets of caramel heaven, while the toasted almonds add a lovely crunch. This loaf is wonderfully simple to make with just basic ingredients you likely already have on hand, proving that impressive baking doesn't need to be complicated or expensive.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 10green tea leaves
- 50dried milk
- 150dulce de leche
- 2eggs
- 5baking powder
- 2salt
- 50brown sugar
- 50almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm x 13cm loaf pan and set aside.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the loaf from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, green tea leaves, and dried milk.
Tip: Let the mixture steep for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
- 5
Add the dulce de leche and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl and incorporate all the ingredients.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 8
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the topping in a crisscross pattern.
- 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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