easter loaf cake
This delightful Easter loaf cake is perfect for celebrating the holiday. It features a light and fluffy texture, infused with citrus flavors and dotted with colorful dried fruits. A simple glaze adds a sweet finish.
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan (9-inch)
- several mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
- Zest of 1 orange orange zest
- 150 g mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, candied citrus peel) You can substitute with any dried fruit of your choice.
- Pinch of salt salt
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf cake.
Notes
You can substitute the mixed dried fruits with any dried fruit of your choice.
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container for the best flavor.
To add an extra touch, sprinkle some colorful sprinkles on top of the glaze.