
Rich Fruit Loaf
- Serves : 8
- Type : Snack
Made using our Lakeland 2lb Loaf Tin this classic rich fruit loaf pairs perfectly with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 225g self-raising flour
- pinch of salt
- 110g butter cubed
- 110g caster sugar
- 100g sultanas
- 40g dried, sweetened pineapple slices chopped
- 40g dried figs partially rehydrated and chopped
- 40g dried dates chopped
- 40g glacé cherries chopped
- 40g dried apricots partially rehydrated and chopped
- 30g desiccated coconut
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp nutmeg extract
- 1 tbsp Demerara sugar
Method
-
Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Grease and line the loaf tin.
-
Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the caster sugar, fruit and coconut.
-
Beat together the eggs and milk in a jug, add the nutmeg extract, then pour into the bowl with the flour and fruit. Mix together to a soft consistency, transfer to the loaf tin and sprinkle the Demerara sugar on top.
-
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Related articles
Chocolate & Raspberry Roulade
Made on our Lakeland Swiss Roll Tin
Strawberry Eton Mess Cake
Strawberries, cream, meringue… all go into this cakey take on a summery classic.
Classic British Scones
Warm home-made scones with clotted cream and fresh lemon curd are such a treat, and Sue’s step-by-step recipe turns out a delicious dozen that are...
Key Lime Bars
Perfect for picnics and just great at garden parties, these zesty little no-bake bars make for a wonderfully refreshing alfresco dessert, and they...