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Festive Christmas Loaf Cake

A moist, buttery holiday loaf packed with vibrant red and green candied fruits, topped with a thick white icing and festive sprinkles.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday, International
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1 cup red and green candied cherries chopped
  • 0.5 cup candied orange peel
Icing & Garnish
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp festive sprinkles red and green

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the candied cherries and orange peel.
  6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  8. Whisk icing ingredients together and pour over the cooled cake. Top with sprinkles immediately.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container. For best flavor, let the loaf sit overnight before serving.