Description
A moist and sticky citrus loaf infused with treacle and vibrant fruit flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 100 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) treacle (or molasses)
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Citrus Glaze:
- 100 g (1/2 cup) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan (approximately 9×5 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the treacle until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the orange and lemon zest, along with the juice from both fruits. The batter will be thick and sticky.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the icing sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
- Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the citrus glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Slice the loaf and serve it on a simple white plate.
Notes
- For added texture, consider folding in some chopped nuts or dried fruit into the batter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- This loaf can also be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil before freezing. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Sticky Treacle Citrus Loaf, citrus loaf, treacle loaf, dessert loaf