Praline Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in this sweet and indulgent fruit loaf, with a crunchy praline topping and a hint of spice.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 2 mlalmond extract
- 4eggs
- 150 mlmilk
- 100 mlvegetable oil
- 500 gdiced mixed fruit
- 100 gpraline topping
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5cm loaf tin and set aside.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: A whisk is the best tool for this task, as it incorporates air and helps to break down the dry ingredients.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond extract, and milk.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense loaf.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Tip: This ensures that the eggs are fully incorporated and the loaf is smooth and even.
- 6
Fold in the diced mixed fruit and praline topping.
Tip: This adds texture and flavor to the loaf.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed and the top is smooth.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
Tip: Check the loaf every 10 minutes to ensure it doesn't overcook.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This helps the loaf to set and makes it easier to slice.
- 10
Once cool, slice and serve.
Tip: You can dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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