Favourite Fruit Loaf
Discover the warmth and nostalgia of our Favourite Fruit Loaf, a moist and tender quick bread brimming with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Packed with a delightful mix of dried fruits—like raisins, cranberries, and apricots—and crunchy chopped nuts, this fruit loaf offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is straightforward enough for a midweek treat yet special enough to impress at brunch or afternoon tea. Baked to golden perfection, it’s the ideal make-ahead snack for any occasion. Slice it up, enjoy it plain, or slather on a bit of butter for an extra indulgent touch! Keywords: fruit loaf recipe, dried fruit bread, easy quick bread recipe, nut loaf, homemade sweet loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 115 g Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 120 ml Milk
- 200 g Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
- 100 g Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.7 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.2 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2594 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
