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Mini Loaf Tins Cake

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Tender, golden mini loaves baked in small tins, with a soft crumb, gentle vanilla aroma, and endless flavor variations from citrus to chocolate. Perfect for gifting, teatime, or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
  • Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fine salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter: 3/4 cup (170 g), softened
  • Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
  • Large eggs: 3, at room temperature
  • Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Whole milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Neutral oil (optional): 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest (optional): 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-cavity mini loaf tin or line with parchment strips. Set a wire rack nearby.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Grease and lightly flour loaf cavities, tapping out excess. If using parchment, press strips into each cavity.
  5. On low speed, add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix just until smooth. Fold in oil and lemon zest if using.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cavities, about two thirds full.
  7. Bake 18 to 24 minutes, rotating once halfway, until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in pan 5 minutes, loosen edges, and lift onto a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
  9. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature once glaze is set.

Notes

  • Weigh flour for accuracy, 120 g per cup ensures a tender crumb.
  • Room temperature ingredients help batter blend smoothly.
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
  • Do not overfill tins, aim for two thirds full for neat domes.
  • Glaze warm loaves so it sinks in and adds extra moisture.

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