Sunday 18 October 2009

Fruity Bread

Yup, I’ve made rather a lot of loaf cakes on this blog. All different, I hasten to add, but still all loaf cakes. I never really think I like them that much, but with beauties like these I always prove myself wrong! And this little cake was no exception :)

general shizzle 062 The recipe was from the brilliant blog, English Mum In Ireland. This bake is, just like English Mum says, the perfect cake for the afternoon (4pm) lull when something sweet should just hit the spot. A thick slice of this and a big old cup of tea – perfect! Except, I’m 14 and don’t like tea so p’raps just a big slice of this for me :)

general shizzle 069 Look at the top of this marvel! Chock-a-block with sultanas, raisins, cherries, dried pineapple: one beauty of this cake is how you can adapt it to suit what you like or what you have in the cupboards – it doesn’t always have to be the same. Also, after a day or so this cake is one of those fantastic bakes that morphs into a very rich teabread – even better with a slather of butter on a slice. So, for a simple bake to fill up your tummy in the afternoons – head to English Mum and find the recipe here.

9 comments:

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

That is a delicious cake! It brings back good memories linked to my English grand-parents...

Cheers,

Rosa

Mini Baker said...

I've never made fruit bread! but it looks so hearty and healthy! That's a nice change :)
-Mini Baker

apparentlyjessy said...

Yum Lucy, I would like a big slice of this with a cup of tea please!
I still marvel at how good your writing skills are for 14, you never fail to make me feel hungry for sweets when I come to visit your blog!

English Mum said...

Hey Lucy! Well done that looks brilliant. Love the idea of using dried pineapple too. Love the blog! Keep in touch!

EM xx

Dewi said...

I can smell your bread all the way here Lucy. Ahh, wish I can have a slice with my tea...

Ash said...

I made one of these cakes before and it was super delicious!
Yours turned out amazing! Great job!
:)

Joanne said...

I really love loaf cakes and this one looks chock full of delicious things! I love dried fruit.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments!

George@CulinaryTravels said...

Crikey Lucy you have been busy. Sorry for not visiting your blog more often.

This fruit loaf looks delicious. I'd be tempted to eat it with a piece of cheese.

Jennifer said...

I love fruit bread! it reminds me so much of Christmas