Honey Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
5
Difficulty
Easy
This honey fruit loaf is one of my favorite go to recipes when I want something homemade but don't have much time. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a beautiful, moist cake ready to share. What I love most is how affordable it is to make, using simple pantry staples and whatever fresh berries you have on hand. The honey not only adds wonderful natural sweetness but also provides antioxidants that regular sugar doesn't offer. It's the kind of recipe that feels special enough for guests but easy enough to whip up on a Tuesday afternoon.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 3large eggs
- 50 ghoney
- 200 gmixed berries
- 50 mlgrapeseed oil
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20x20 cm loaf pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the pan is well-greased to prevent the loaf from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Mix the wet ingredients until they are smooth and well combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 5
Fold in the mixed berries and granulated sugar.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the berries.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed and there are no air pockets.
- 7
Bake the loaf for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the loaf frequently to avoid overbaking.
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