Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Tutti Frutti Loaf Cake



Tutti Frutti Loaf Cake ... A slice of this loaf cake is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea.

Tutti Frutti Loaf Cake
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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :
  • 6 oz.  all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp.  baking powder
  • 4 oz.  tutti frutti, chopped
  • 2 tbsp.  all-purpose flour
  • 4 oz.  butter, softened
  • 4 oz.  caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp.  vanilla essence
  • 3 - 4 tbsp.  milk ( or as required )
Method :
  • Heat the oven to 180 C / 350F. Grease & line a loaf tin with baking paper.
  • Sift flour & baking powder in a bowl; keep aside.
  • Sprinkle 2 tbsp.  flour over tutti frutti, toss well & keep aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time until fluffy ( Add a tablespoon of flour, if the mixture curdles ). Beat in vanilla essence.
  • Fold in the flour mixture along with milk, using a spatula ( or beat in, on a very low speed until just mixed ). Do not over-mix it. Fold in  tutti frutti.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan and gently spread out with a spatula.
  • Bake for 40 - 45 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven & allow to stand for 5 minutes before turning on to a wire rack to cool.
  • Let the cake cool completely, cut thin slices with a serrated knife and serve.


As the year 2012 comes to an end, I would like to thank all my dear readers for their love & constant support. I really appreciate you all. Stay connected in 2013!

This year ended with a happy surprise for me. My post ( Pink Hot Chocolate ) was featured on DailyBuzz Food Top 9: Warm Beverages. Thank you so much DailyBuzz Food team for this lovely opportunity :)


Another sweet surprise from DailyBuzz Food: My post ( Moist Orange Cake ) was featured on Dec 26 Top 9 ~ Write With Us: Orange. Thank you so much DailyBuzz Food team :)


Happy birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan "Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah" to all Pakistanis!

Warmest Christmas wishes to you all who celebrate this holiday!


Wishing you all a new year filled with love, happiness, good health and success!


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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

37 comments :

  1. This is so wonderful. it has all the Christmas colors. Nice.

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  2. OMG! they look awesome dear...drooling here.Wonderful clicks.
    Wish u a beautiful new year :)

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  3. wow so colorful and beautiful cake .. http://www.indiantastyfoodrecipes.com/

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  4. congrats ambreen.. nice clicks..

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  5. We have a coming holiday next month and these cake would be perfect for it!! We make sweets with fruits for this holiday.
    I'm saving the recipe as it seems great!

    Have a happy holiday Ambreen

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  6. hi ambreen...as usual, you are very innovative, creating your own style of recipes on cookies and cakes..keep it up dear. this one sure looks pretty and delicious

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  7. Wish I could taste this now..Yummy yummy..

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  8. Ambreen, really u tempted me by ur cake and ur clicks... Too bad :P
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  9. Happy Christmas Ambreen... I love this cake...

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  10. this looks so wonderfully moist and light! Congrats on being featured on foodbuzz!

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  11. looks very colorful n awesome..

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  12. Love the addition of tutti frutti to breads and loaves..Your loaf looks so soft too..

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  13. Thank you so much everyone for your kind words :)

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  14. Congratulations on your featured posts Ambreen! A very well deserved gift from the foodbuzz team! The cake look so festive and colorful and I am sure its taste was as great! May I take this opportunity and wish to you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year along with the people you love!

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  15. What a pretty cake! I love the colors! Thank you for sharing the recipe. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  16. Who can resist to this cuties,prefect loaves, stunning.Belated Xmas wishes.

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  17. Tempting...Ambreen dear you are sharing tasty recipes & nice pictures. so happy to see you successful..Khush raho and all the best..

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  18. a lovely and delicious twist on fruit cake. Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the hop xo

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  19. First of all Congratulations for coming in top 9 of Daily Buzz! Your tutti fruity cake reminds me of my childhood days. I loved the candy fruits in it.

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  20. This cake looks fabulous! So good! Congratulations on your top 9 features! Oh and I love your blog header/background! So cute! Have a great new year!

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  21. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes with Full Plate Thursday in 2012. Wishing you and your family the very best in 2013.
    Happy New Year!
    Miz Helen

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  22. This looks so yummy and moist! Thanks for sharing it at our Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We are so glad you stopped by! -The Six Sisters

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  23. This looks really good. A great spin on Fruit Cake, which is too heavy. Thanks for linking up!

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  24. This looks great! Thanks for stopping by and best wishes for a wonderful 2013!

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  25. What a lovely bright looking cake Ambreen! And congrats on your features!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  26. Congratulations!
    Enjoy your new Red Plate, your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great day and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  27. I love how festive this loaf is... I am pinning it.

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  28. This looks so pretty and festive. Thanks for linking up at OneCreativeMommy.com.

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