Vanilla Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this vanilla fruit loaf is how quickly it comes together, yet it feels like you've spent hours in the kitchen. With just twenty minutes of prep and twenty five minutes in the oven, you'll have a beautiful, tender cake studded with currants, sultanas, and raisins. The dried fruit adds natural sweetness and fiber, so you can enjoy a slice guilt free. Plus, it's wonderfully economical to make since most ingredients are pantry staples. The vanilla extract gives it an elegant flavor that belies its simplicity, making it perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or bringing to a gathering.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 10plain vanilla extract
- 120milk
- 120currants
- 100sultanas
- 50raisins
- 60almond milk
- 5baking powder
- 2salt
- 50unsalted butter, melted
- 10honey
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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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