Classic Fruit Loaf
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this **Classic Fruit Loaf**, a timeless recipe that combines sweet mixed dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and the zesty brightness of orange. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this loaf delivers a warmly aromatic bite that pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and brown sugar, this fruity treat is easy to whip up and makes a delightful addition to your breakfast spread or afternoon snack. Moist, tender, and loaded with rich texture, this fruit loaf bakes to perfection in just an hour, offering 10 servings of pure homemade goodness. Whether shared with guests or enjoyed as a cozy solo treat, it’s the ideal recipe for classic comfort baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 180 milliliters milk
- 300 grams mixed dried fruit
- 75 grams chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1 whole zest of an orange
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and light brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 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, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the mixed dried fruit, chopped nuts, and orange zest using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the fruit loaf once it's completely cooled. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.3 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 3019 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.1 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 343.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 686 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 3561 mg | 76% | |
*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.
