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Toffee Hot Cross Loaf Cake

Irresistible Toffee Hot Cross Loaf Cake

This Toffee Hot Cross Loaf Cake combines rich sticky toffee pudding and spiced hot cross buns for a festive dessert you'll crave.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend for a substitute.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and deepens the toffee flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Consider a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
  • 2 large Eggs Flaxseed meal can work as an egg substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Adjust based on your preference.
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Use freshly grated for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Helps the cake rise.
  • ½ cup Milk Swap in non-dairy milk if needed.
For the Toffee Sauce
  • ½ cup Butter Use dairy-free for a vegan-friendly version.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Sweetens the sauce for that sticky toffee flavor.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Feel free to substitute with a non-dairy option.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then pour in the milk and mix until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan to make the toffee sauce.
  7. Pour half of the toffee sauce into the batter and fold in gently.
  8. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then drizzle with remaining toffee sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.

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