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.

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