Make Soft Fruit Loaf Just Like Your Favourite Cafe

By Garima Johar

February 4, 2025

Fruit loaf is an impeccable tea-time accompaniment and also works great as a sweet breakfast addition. If you want to make a cafe-like fruit loaf, follow this step-by-step guide.

Ingredients

3 cups maida 2 cups water 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots) 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon

Step 1

Heat some water in a pan and add dried fruits and sugar till the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Let the water cool for about half an hour till the fruits are plump.

Step 3

Mix the dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 4

Whisk the butter and eggs with the fruit mixture. Gently combine the dry and wet ingredients.

Step 5

Pour the batter into a greased pan and let it bake for about an hour.

Step 6

Let the fruit loaf cool down before you slice it, and enjoy.