Mini Vanilla Loaf Cakes

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🍞 Mini Vanilla Loaf Cakes

📝 Description

These soft, buttery Mini Vanilla Loaf Cakes are light, moist, and full of rich vanilla flavor. They’re perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert. Enjoy them plain or topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.

🛒 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 🌾 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 🥄 2 tsp baking powder
  • 🧂 ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 🧈 ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 🍚 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 🥚 3 large eggs
  • 🥛 ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • 🌼 2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Vanilla Glaze

  • 🍬 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 🥛 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 🌼 ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven

🔥 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease or line your mini loaf pans.

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

🥣 In a bowl, whisk together:

  • 🌾 Flour
  • 🥄 Baking powder
  • 🧂 Salt

3️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients

🥣 In another bowl, whisk together:

  • 🧈 Melted butter
  • 🍚 Sugar
  • 🥚 Eggs (one at a time)
  • 🌼 Vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and creamy.

4️⃣ Make the Batter

➕ Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 🥛 milk. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

5️⃣ Fill the Pans

🥄 Pour the batter into the mini loaf pans, filling each about ⅔ full.

6️⃣ Bake

🔥 Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool

❄️ Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍯 Optional Glaze

🥣 Mix:

  • 🍬 Powdered sugar
  • 🥛 Milk
  • 🌼 Vanilla

Stir until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled loaves.

💡 Tips

  • 🍋 Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
  • 🍫 Fold in chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • 🫐 Add blueberries or raspberries for a fruity version.
  • 🥜 Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking for added crunch.
  • 📦 Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature with:

  • ☕ Coffee
  • 🍵 Tea
  • 🥛 A glass of milk
  • 🍓 Fresh berries
  • 🍦 A scoop of vanilla ice cream

✨ Soft, fluffy, buttery, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy! 😋

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