Fruit Loaf Cakes

A fruit loaf cake is a sweet, moist baked treat packed with dried or candied fruits and warm spices, baked in a rectangular loaf pan instead of a traditional round or square cake tin.

Key Characteristics:

• Shape: Baked in a long, narrow loaf pan, which makes it easy to slice into neat, even portions. 
• Ingredients: Made with a basic butter, sugar, egg, and flour batter mixed with dried fruits like raisins, sultanas, currants and candied citrus peel or cherries.
• Flavour: Enhanced with warm baking spices (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger) and sometimes soaked or flavored with rum, brandy, or citrus zest.
• Serving: Often enjoyed sliced plain or with a light butter spread, commonly served alongside tea, coffee, or as a holiday snack.