🍞 Nutty Soft Loaf Cake
🌟 Description
This loaf cake is fluffy, slightly dense like a pound cake, and topped with crunchy chopped nuts. The batter appears rich and creamy—often made with yogurt or milk—giving the final loaf a moist, tender crumb. It’s perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light dessert.
📝 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil or melted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or milk)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup dried fruit (optional, like raisins or cranberries)
- ½–1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, or walnuts)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make batter: Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in dried fruit if using.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan (like in the image).
- Top with chopped nuts evenly.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing.
❓ Q&A
Q: Why is my loaf dense instead of fluffy?
A: Overmixing the batter or using too much flour can make it dense. Mix just until combined.
Q: Can I skip the nuts?
A: Yes, or replace them with chocolate chips or seeds.
Q: What type of yogurt works best?
A: Plain, unsweetened yogurt (Greek or regular) gives the best texture.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Substitute yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use oil instead of butter.
Q: How do I store it?
A: Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.