Nutty Apple Loaf
Cookbook Used: The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook
This has all my favorites; apples, chocolate, nuts, butter and sugar.
I was flicking through the Hummingbird Bakery cookbook at my local bookshop, when this recipe caught my eye. Like I always do, I went back to the computer and proceeded to order it from BookDepository as it was sooooo much cheaper! I had heard good things about this book from other bloggers out there, so it seemed a warranted purchase.
I made the batter on the Friday night, and baked it in the morning for Saturday breakfast. The recipe says to leave the batter in the tin for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Not really sure why, it can’t be a proving thing as it is in a cold place. I guess it just allows the batter to “chill out”… har har har!
Turned out well as Hamsley’s Dad popped in from the country side, and we all had a slice, hot out of the oven before heading out for an adventure. It was well received by all that ate it. It was a shame I didn’t make a bigger loaf. I’ll definitely be making this one again, as I can always make it the night before, and bake it the next day! Too easy!
Nutty Apple Loaf
175g unsalted butter, at room temperature
140g soft light brown sugar
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
2 eggs
140g plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
100g shelled mixed nuts, chopped
50g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
2 eating apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1. Put the butter, sugar and strawberry jam in an electric mixer and cream together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping any unmixed ingredients from the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a separate bowl, then beat into the butter mixture. Stir in the nuts, chocolate and apples into the mixture by hand until evenly dispersed. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight if possible.
4. Preaheat the oven to 170ºC (325ºF) Gas 3.
5. Pour the mixture into a 23x13cm loaf tin, greased and dusted with flour, and smooth over with a palette knife. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until brown and the sponge feels firm to the touch. A skewer inserted into the centre should come out clean, but for a little melted chocolate. Leave the cake to cook slightly in the tin before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Makes 8-10 slices.
Esz
Winner! I so will make that – love a good loaf 😀
Iron Chef Shellie
Can’t go past a good loaf either! =D
Honey @ honeyandsoy
Mmmmmm that looks SO moist and crunchy!
Iron Chef Shellie
Sure was, need to make another soon!
hollypop
i love the hummingbird book! i got mine on BD too. hehe.
i think i am going to try to adapt it to gf this weekend.
Iron Chef Shellie
yay for BD! Hope the gluten free version goes well!
Melbourne Mumma
Oh yum! Will have to steal the recipe, if you don’t mind! Looks like the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea 🙂
Iron Chef Shellie
Of course I don’t mind! enjoy!
penny aka jeroxie
Wah… Looks so good… and no I cannot get anymore books! EVil!! 😛
Iron Chef Shellie
I can’t get anymore, yet I keep buying them.. =/
Hannah
This looks fantastic! I’m a big fan of loaves at the moment – so good to slice and freeze for afternoon tea at uni 🙂 Love the addition of strawberry jam!
Iron Chef Shellie
Freezing is a great idea! Might have to use that idea for the next loaf 🙂
Conor @ HoldtheBeef
I really like the look of this recipe, with the jam and the chocolate snuck in there too. Even better when you are able to stick it in the fridge and forget about it overnight (or maybe be unable to get to sleep knowing that you have a delicious loaf awaiting you the next morning).
Iron Chef Shellie
mmmm chocolate and jam. Yes I thought the jam was interesting, yet turned out really well!
Gabriel Hummel
My god I hate you
The idea of spreading some peanut butter on that bread right now and sandwiching it with a banana is making me sweat.
Iron Chef Shellie
Sorry!!
kristy @ ksayerphotography
This looks amazing, moist but crunchy! yumm
Iron Chef Shellie
Thanks! it tasted amazing too!
allan
oooo yummy’ness!
i was looking at the photos and then thought… deja vu… =P
realised they are all the end product hehe
Iron Chef Shellie
lol!
Yes, a yummy deja vu
My Restaurants Melbourne
Wow this looks yummy!! great job
Iron Chef Shellie
Thanks! it tastes as good as it looks!
Anna Johnston
I love cakes you can half prepare & then just cook when you need them, this one’s got all the markings of a great cake for me.
Iron Chef Shellie
Oh it’s great when you can just do half the job one day, and finish it off the next!
traintogain
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe out! Theres nothing like a good loaf and the wife and I have seriously sweet teeth. Thanks!
Iron Chef Shellie
You are more than welcome! Hope she enjoys it 🙂
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
I bought this book cheap too! I love it! I haven’t got it out for a while though, and you have reminded me to make this delicious looking loaf – thanks 🙂
Heidi xo
Iron Chef Shellie
I’ll have to try some more recipes from the book! Ahhh I have too many cookbooks, and I still keep buying them! … however they are more practical than my shoe collection 😉
Emma @CakeMistress
Ooh, why haven’t I spotted this in the Hummingbird Bakery book yet? It looks so great!
Malin
That looks truly amazing! And moist! I love a nutty cake! 🙂
Vivian
Mine turned out really runny & undercooked… I left it in the oven longer, but the surface just burnt and was super hard when I took it out… Complete failure for me