Maple Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Maple Loaf is a sweet baked cake made with all purpose flour, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, milk and butter, flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with walnuts. The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake, making it suitable for bakers looking for a straightforward afternoon project. This loaf suits anyone who enjoys classic, warming spice flavours combined with the distinctive taste of maple.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder(ensure fresh)
- 2 gsalt
- 250 mlmaple syrup
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 4 eggeggs
- 150 mlmilk
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 gground cinnamon
- 1 gground nutmeg
- 50 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round loaf pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to ensure easy removal.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a digital scale for accurate measurements.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing.
- 5
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check every 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
Tip: Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
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