Food
10 recipes for your loaf tin that aren't banana bread
by Samantha Jones
We love banana bread as much as the next bakers, but why not try something new next time you reach for your loaf tin?
LEMON AND RASPBERRY LOAF CAKE
A zesty lemon loaf cake topped with mascarpone and raspberries.
Get the recipe for lemon and raspberry loaf cake
GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE AND WALNUT LOAF CAKE
Becky Excell's easy-to-bake loaf cake boasts a luxurious flavour, caramel-like sweetness and a satisfying nutty crunch.
Get the recipe for coffee and walnut loaf cake
CHERRY AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE LOLLIES
Clever layered lollies made in your loaf tin!
Get the recipe for cherry and chocolate cheesecake lollies
BAKLAVA LOAF CAKE
A tender-crumbed loaf cake is topped with cinnamon-honey syrup and pistachios, the constituents of a classic baklava.
Get the recipe for baklava loaf cake
SALTED MOCHA MARBLE LOAF
This rich, coffee-and-chocolate-swirled loaf, topped with a silky ganache, will keep in the fridge for up to five days.
Get the recipe for salted mocha marble loaf
GLUTEN-FREE MARMALADE AND GINGER LOAF
This golden sponge offers delicate notes of marmalade and warming ginger, topped off with a drizzle of orange and ginger icing for added zing!
Get the recipe for marmalade and ginger loaf
Camomile tea loaf
The honeyed, floral aromas of camomile tea complement this fruit-packed loaf. Served still-warm straight from the oven, with a generous lick of butter, it’s the perfect partner for a cuppa.
Get the recipe for camomile tea loaf
PLOUGHMAN'S MEATLOAF
Packed with the flavours of a traditional ploughman’s, this prepare-ahead meatloaf makes a relaxed weekend lunch or a lovely addition to a picnic spread.
Get the recipe for ploughman's meatloaf
CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART LOAF
The loaf is really easy to adapt with other flavours, use up any leftover cheeses for the filling or, for an Italian take, add in some pesto and chopped sundried tomatoes.
Get the recipe for cheesy garlic pull-apart loaf
SEED-PACKED RYE LOAF
A densely textured loaf, richly studded with seeds and grains, that keeps well and is excellent for toasting.
Get the recipe for seed-packed rye loaf
And if you do want banana bread...
Discover our classic banana bread recipe and loads more loaf cake recipes.