Vanilla Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Fruit Loaf is a classic baked treat combining soft sponge with a generous blend of dried fruits. Made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, the loaf is studded with currants, sultanas and raisins for added texture and flavour. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking, this straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for a simple homemade cake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 10 mlplain vanilla extract
- 120 mlmilk
- 120 gcurrants
- 100 gsultanas
- 50 graisins
- 60 mlalmond milk
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 10 ghoney
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20cm loaf tin.
Tip: Line the tin with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Tip: Don't overmix the wet ingredients.
- 4
Add the currants, sultanas, and raisins to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Tip: Reserve any remaining raisins for garnish.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the loaf will be dense.
- 6
Pour in the almond milk and stir until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air pockets.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Tip: Let the loaf cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Drizzle the top of the loaf with honey and garnish with reserved raisins.
Tip: Optional, but adds a lovely touch to the finished loaf.
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