(Cracked top. Juicy bits of fruit. The kind of cake that speaks for itself.)
This cake isn’t frosted, styled or polished — because it doesn’t need to be. It’s tender and full of fruit, with a slightly cracked top, uneven crumb, and golden edges that say “baked at home.” Slice it messy. Eat it warm. It’s comfort, not perfection.
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📝 Ingredients (makes 1 small loaf or round cake): • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ½ cup sugar (or mix with brown sugar) • 2 eggs • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream • ⅓ cup neutral oil or melted butter • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 ½ tsp baking powder • ¼ tsp salt • 1 cup chopped fruit (apples, berries, plums, etc.) • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
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🔥 Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease a loaf or round cake pan. 2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, sugar, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth. 3. Add dry ingredients: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped fruit. 4. Bake: Pour into the pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until golden with a cracked top and toothpick comes out clean. 5. Cool & dust: Let cool slightly. Slice rough. Dust with powdered sugar if you like. Serve with fingers or fork — it doesn’t matter.
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