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10 recipes for your loaf tin that aren't banana bread

by Samantha Jones
10 recipes for your loaf tin that aren't banana bread
Salted mocha marble loaf. Image: Emma Guscott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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