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3 Seasonal Fruit Cakes from 1 Master Batter (No Mixer, 10-MinutePrep)

Sub-Categories: Master Batter Cakes, Seasonal Fruit Cakes, No-Mixer Baking, Quick Loaf Cakes, Israeli Home Baking

3 Seasonal Fruit Cakes from 1 Master Batter (No Mixer, 10-MinutePrep)

Sub-Categories: Master Batter Cakes, Seasonal Fruit Cakes, No-Mixer Baking, Quick Loaf Cakes, Israeli Home Baking

PREP time 10 min
cook time 35-40 min
TOTAL TIME 50 min
Servings / Yield 3 Loaf Cakes (Serves 24-30)
Difficulty Very Easy (Beginner Friendly)

Ingredients

  • 4 large Eggs

  • 1.5 cups Sugar (approx. 300g)

  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil (or melted butter)

  • 1 cup Orange juice or Milk / Plant-based milk

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour (approx. 420g)

  • 1 packet (10g) Baking powder

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Seasonal Fruit Toppings (1 fruit per loaf): sliced plums/nectarines, diced apples with cinnamon, or fresh berries/peaches

Method

  1. 01

    Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice/milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  2. 02

    Fold Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.

  3. 03

    Portion Batter: Line 3 loaf pans with parchment paper and divide the master batter evenly among them.

  4. 04

    Add Fruit Toppings: Top Pan 1 with plum/nectarine slices, Pan 2 with diced apples + cinnamon/brown sugar, and Pan 3

    with fresh berries or peaches.

  5. 05

    Bake & Serve: Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out dry. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Step by step

Clear process images displayed in the same order as the method.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice/milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. 1
Whisk Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice/milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. 2
Fold Dry Ingredients:

Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.

Line 3 loaf pans with parchment paper and divide the master batter evenly among them. 3
Portion Batter:

Line 3 loaf pans with parchment paper and divide the master batter evenly among them.

Top Pan 1 with plum/nectarine slices, Pan 2 with diced apples + cinnamon/brown sugar, and Pan 3
with fresh berries or peaches. 4
BAKEAdd Fruit Toppings:

Top Pan 1 with plum/nectarine slices, Pan 2 with diced apples + cinnamon/brown sugar, and Pan 3 with fresh berries or peaches.

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out dry. Cool and dust with powdered sugar. 5
Bake & Serve:

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out dry. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Yaniv's Tip

Use room-temperature eggs and do not open the oven during the first stage of baking.

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