Vanilla Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A moist and delicious vanilla loaf perfect for a snack or dessert.
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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(2% or whole milk)
- 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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