Easy loaf cake recipes

This blueberry and nut loaf benfits from the crunch of hazelnuts. The fresh blueberries make this homemade loaf simply irresistible. Serve sliced with cream cheese and berry compote.

Spicy pear loaf can be iced for a sweet treat or served warm with lashings of butter.

Nici Wickes’ blackberry loaf cake recipe has no frivolous icing or too-sweet fillings, it’s just good, old-fashioned comfort food. Its straightforward unfussiness is so appealing – just like nana’s baking

There are few things more comforting than the smell of freshly baked banana bread wafting around your kitchen. Served sliced straight out of the oven, top with creamy walnut butter for a divine morning tea.

Growing up, we called them “tree tomatoes”, a reference to their colour and shape. A name change to tamarillo and this tart, fleshy autumn fruit remains one of my favourites to eat and cook with

This perfectly zesty lemon and poppy seed loaf recipe is destined to be a favourite. Dense, moist and covered with a tangy lemon icing, this loaf goes hand in hand with a cup of tea and company

Treat yourself with this pineapple, ginger and chocolate loaf recipe. It’s drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with glacé ginger for a truly decadent finish

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.

You can replace pecans with walnuts, macadarnias or coconut. You’ll need 4 overripe bananas. Make ahead Make this cake up to 3 days ahead. Note

Slice loaf and freeze in individual slices – it’s great for lunch boxes. Note

Prepare to please a crowd with this decadent banana chocolate-chip loaf. Featuring a milk chocolate frosting on top and sandwiched in the middle, this loaf is sure to be a hit

You can use a muffin tray; cooking time will vary. Note

This fruit loaf freezes well in individual portions, making it great for lunches. Note

Coffee is the perfect partner for cake, so it stands to reason that a cake containing coffee is going to be good. This loaf is topped with a simple but delicious coffee icing and sprinkled with walnuts for a fantastic crunch.