Toffee Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee fruit loaf is my go to when I want to bake something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes in the oven, you'll have a gorgeous homemade cake that tastes like you've been slaving away all day. The dried fruits add natural fiber and nutrients while keeping everything wonderfully moist, and the toffee bits give you that irresistible sweet crunch. Best of all, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so it's an economical bake that never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter, softened
- 3large eggs
- 100fruit jam
- 100toffee bits
- 120dried fruit (cranberries, raisins)
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 150milk
- 50melted chocolate
- 50golden syrup
- 20butter, for greasing
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf tin and line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Use a digital scale to ensure accuracy.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by melted chocolate and golden syrup.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and fruit jam.
Tip: Use a whisk or a spatula for best results.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Fold in toffee bits, dried fruit, and any remaining fruit jam.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for best results.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for best results.
- 9
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the loaf after 35 minutes.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tip: Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.
- 11
Once cooled, slice and serve.
Tip: Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.
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