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Description:
A wonderful baked treat, bread cake combines the rich, sweet flavour of cake with the fluffy texture of bread. This 250-gram bread cake is the ideal dessert for people who like their food savoury and sweet at the same time.
Ingredients:
The bread cake typically includes the following ingredients:
- Flour: The base of the cake, usually all-purpose flour, gives it structure and a soft crumb.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
- Eggs: Provide richness and help bind the ingredients together.
- Butter or Oil: Adds moisture and a rich flavor.
- Milk or Water: Used to adjust the consistency of the batter.
- Baking Powder or Baking Soda: Leavening agents that help the cake rise.
- Flavorings: Such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or spices, depending on the flavor profile.
Preparation:
Mixing: A smooth batter is created by combining the ingredients. Typically, this entails creaming the butter and sugar, adding the eggs, then adding the dry ingredients and either milk or water.
Baking: After pouring the batter into a loaf pan or cake tin, the pan is baked in a preheated oven until it turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Cooling: To guarantee a moist and soft texture, the bread cake is let to cool after baking.
Serving Suggestions:
- Plain: Enjoy it as is with a cup of tea or coffee.
- With Toppings: Spread with butter, jam, or cream cheese.
- As a Dessert: Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Storage:
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigeration: Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week. To keep it moist, wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Freezing: Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Slice before freezing for easy serving.
Variations:
- Fruit Bread Cake: Incorporates dried or fresh fruits like raisins, berries, or apples.
- Nut Bread Cake: Includes nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Spiced Bread Cake: Flavored with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves for a warm, aromatic twist.