✨ Introduction
This festive loaf cake 🍰 is packed with dried fruits 🍒 and warm spices, perfect for gifting or enjoying with tea. Moist, flavorful, and easy to bake in batches! 🎁
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍒 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries)
- 🥛 ½ cup milk or orange juice
- 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 ¾ cup brown sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍞 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 🧂 Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 mini loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan.
- 🍒 Soak dried fruits in milk or juice for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 🥣 Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- 🍞 In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 🔁 Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in soaked fruits.
- 🥄 Divide batter evenly into pans. Smooth tops.
- 🕒 Bake for 30–35 minutes (mini loaves) or 50–60 minutes (large loaf) until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 🌬️ Cool completely before slicing or wrapping for gifts.
🔄 Methods
- Use nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture 🌰🍫.
- Swap orange juice for rum or brandy for a boozy version 🍹.
- Top with glaze or powdered sugar for decoration 🍥.
- Make muffins instead of loaves 🧁.
📚 History
Fruit cakes have been enjoyed for centuries, especially during holidays 🎄. This loaf version is a modern, easy-to-share twist on the classic.
💪 Benefits
- 🍒 Dried fruits offer fiber and antioxidants
- 🍞 Flour provides energy
- 🥚 Eggs add protein
- 🧈 Butter gives richness and flavor
🎨 Formation
Wrap cooled loaves in parchment and ribbon for gifting 🎁. Serve slices with tea ☕ or coffee for a cozy treat.
✅ Conclusion
Holiday Fruit Loaf Cake is festive, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Bake a batch and spread the joy! 🍰✨
❤️ Lovers
- 🎁 Gift givers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Home bakers
- 🍒 Fruit lovers
- 🎉 Holiday hosts