Description
A cozy and tender loaf cake featuring crumbly streusel and a drizzle of brown butter icing, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown butter icing, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with brown butter icing before serving.
Notes
This loaf can be made ahead and freezes well. You can substitute various ingredients based on preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: loaf, dessert, baking, holiday, streusel, cozy