Vanilla Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist and aromatic vanilla loaf cake, perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 10 mlpure vanilla extract
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlunsweetened almond milk
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 2 gvanilla beans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm loaf tin and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to remove any air pockets.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the tin halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- 7
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the cake completely.
- 8
Once the cake is cool, dust it with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: You can also add a layer of frosting or glaze on top for extra flavor and texture.
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