Lincolnshire Plum Bread – my mums

Lincolnshire Plum Bread – my mums

Lincolnshire Plum Bread

Actually my Mums Lincolnshire Plum loaf cake is sometimes referred to as bread,  not sure it is to be honest!

However that’s what we’ve always called it and we’ve been eating it for years!

It’s so delicious, moist and packed with fruit 

 

Plum Bread or Plum Loaf 

So Lincolnshire plum bread or loaf cake – it doesn’t really matter!

You can use tea in the recipe however we have always just used water, so whatever you fancy.

This one’s more cake than bread!

It’s so quick and easy to make and it’s such a great loaf cake to wrap in foil and keep in the cupboard.

Mum always has one in her kitchen, ready for us lot!

 

How to serve your Lincolnshire Plum Bread / cake

In the north we butter it and serve it with cheese.

I know it sound strange BUT it is delicious! It’s not an overly sweet cake so it works so well.

It’s almost like malt loaf really – we have that with cheese too.

Lincolnshire Plum loaf cake

It’s the perfect teatime treat.

Really rather good if you like fruit cake but don’t want all the marzipan and icing shenanigans.

It’s an everyday version of a complex fruit cake, but easier and lighter, delicious!

 

To Make your plum bread…

This cake mix is made in a pan on the hob!!

Yes it is then popped into Loaf  tins then baked in the oven.

This mix makes two 2 llb loaf cakes, so if you only want one (why?) then half the mix.

We prefer the smaller cakes (and you get 2!!)

 

Loaf Liners?

Also before I forget, have you discovered loaf liners yet?

Oh they are fantastic, you can say ‘bye’ to trying to line a loaf tin!

I love them, so easy and you can find them in most supermarkets and they are not expensive either

So why not have a go at my Mums Lincolnshire Plum loaf / cake – and try it with cheese.

I’d love to know what you think. Please leave me a comment, I love your comments

 

Other Loaf Cakes 

If you love loaf cake then I have loads however a VERY popular one is Freda’s Apple & Fruit Loaf why not have a look.

It’s such an easy recipes and you can use up all of those fallen apples in the Autumn

Freda’s apple & fruit loaf

Big love Cx

Other Loaf Cakes 🙂 

You might like these great loaf cake recipes too 

 

Lovely Easy Loaf Cake Recipes

Lincolnshire Plum loaf cake

Lincolnshire Plum Bread

5 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 580kcal
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A moist easy fruit tea bread

Ingredients

  • 225 g Margarine or butter
  • 340 g Caster Sugar
  • 450 g Dried Fruit mixed or what ever you fancy
  • 1 cup Water or Tea
  • 450 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 2 medium sized Eggs

Instructions

  • Grease & Line 2 x 21b loaf tins (I use loaf liners  - they are ace!)
  • Preheat the oven 140C/275F/Gas 1
  • In a large pan warm the Butter, Caster Sugar, Dried Fruit and tea - melt
  • Tip the Self-raising flour into a large bowl, with the eggs and mix Add the melted mixture to the flour mix, a little at a time and stir until totally combined
  • Bake for approx 60 minutes. Insert a fine knitting needle and if it comes out clean you're done. If not bake for an additional 10 minutes until baked
  • Leave to cool - then add that butter and cheese and away you go!
  • Enjoy the delights of my Mums Lincolnshire Plum loaf / cake

Notes

***All nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guide 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lincolnshire Plum Bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
580
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
180
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
369
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
95
g
32
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
56
g
62
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
615
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
91
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Comments

  1. Excited about the plum loaf. Could you let me know what you mean by one cup of tea/water? Is this an accepted American or Australian cup or doesn’t it matter? I just don’t want to make the recipe too dry or wet. Thanks

    1. Doesn’t matter Sarah – just a mug 🙂 x

  2. 5 stars
    Just made loaf I’m delighted with my first attempt thankyou

  3. 5 stars
    Made this plum bread added walnuts it was really nice

    1. Oh great – and walnuts as an addition sounds fab x

  4. 5 stars
    Love this recipie… I added a tsp of mixed spice 😋 My Mum loved it and she’s a Lincolnshire lass 🙂

  5. I’ve made this recipe for the fourth time today and again it’s turned out brilliant, so easy, AND it makes 2 cakes. I also put in some chopped walnuts this time and they added a lovely crunchy texture. It freezes well too so I always freeze one to have available for when I need cake!!!!

    Thanks for the recipe, it’s now become my ‘go to’ for a quick, easy, fruity cake.

    1. Oh this is so great to hear and thanks for your comment xx

  6. 5 stars
    Love a Lincolnshire plum bread. Born and bred Lincolnshire girl

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