Loaf cake recipes

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Bake this sticky, spicy cake using ingredients that historically thrived in Jamaica – best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

Use locally produced honey to make this moreish loaf cake with crunchy almond topping. It's perfect for afternoon tea, served with a cuppa

Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

Kids can help make this simple springtime lemon and blueberry loaf cake. It's delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

Bring a smile to your friends and family with a slice of our vanilla pound cake. It's the perfect partner to a cuppa for elevenses or afternoon tea

Enjoy this fabulous honey cake made with mixed spice and ginger and a lovely honey butter drizzle topping. It's ideal for afternoon tea or elevenses

This loaf cake is simple and seasonal, using fresh autumnal cobnuts and apples, topped with dreamy dulce de leche

Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

Love banana bread? You’ll love this butternut bread, which is really more of a cake. The squash provides sweetness while keeping the texture dense and squidgy

This moist and fruity cake is a great way to get kids to eat fruit, you may have trouble stopping them!

A classic English sponge cake, delicately flavoured with lemon and almond - perfect for afternoon tea.

A deliciously moreish cake with no added fat or sugar – you have to try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free

Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more

Have the kids help you make this snowy coconut loaf cake. Decorate with coconut shavings, ‘snowballs’, and anything else you like

Enjoy a classic, fruity tea loaf, packed full of plump tea-infused sultanas and raisins. Slice it into thick wedges and spread with salted butter for a satisfying treat

If you like Jaffa Cakes, you’ll love the moist, fruity cake. It will keep for a week, but it’s unlikely to last that long

Rustle up this easy boiled fruitcake for your cake tin. Packed with juicy raisins, sultanas, currants and mixed peel, it's perfect for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!

This buttermilk pound cake has a dense, moist crumb and bags of lemon flavour to cut through the richness. Make it for afternoon tea or for a summer picnic