Vanilla Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's nothing quite like the smell of vanilla cake baking in your kitchen, and this loaf is my go to when I want something special without the fuss. It comes together in just twenty minutes of prep, making it perfect for a weekday treat, and the whole thing is done baking in about thirty five minutes. The almond milk adds a lovely lightness while keeping things simple with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Butter is packed with fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb nutrients, and paired with the warmth of real vanilla, it creates something truly comforting and delicious.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 5 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 100 mLmilk
- 50 mLunsweetened almond milk(or other non-dairy milk alternative)
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
- 1vanilla beans(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a 9x5cm loaf pan and set it aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pan.
- 6
If using vanilla beans, insert 1-2 beans into the batter for added flavor.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once cooled, dust with confectioner's sugar and serve.
- 11
Optional: Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for an extra-special treat.
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