Treacle Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My go to recipe for a cozy afternoon treat is this gorgeous treacle loaf. It's wonderfully simple to whip up in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect when you need something delicious without fussing around for ages. The combination of golden syrup and brown sugar creates that deep, comforting flavor we all crave, while the trehalose brings a gentle sweetness that's easier on your blood sugar than regular sugar. What I love most is how affordable this is to make with basic pantry staples, and honestly, it never fails to impress when friends pop round for tea.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100 gtrehalose
- 50 ggolden syrup
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 2 eggeggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 20 gbutter
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8x4-inch loaf tin with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour to remove any lumps.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 6
Pour in the treacle and golden syrup, and stir until just combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the tin is level and even.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until the timer goes off!
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the loaf completely.
- 10
Remove the loaf from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.
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