Mini Marmalade & Poppy Seed Loaves are a delicate little snack that everybody loves. These are ideal for breakfast/brunch, in a snack, picnic or lunchboxes. These loaves are perfect with the marmalade both in the mixture and served on top. Add the smooth almonds and poppy seeds and you have an amazing balance of flavour and textures.
Mini Marmalade & Poppy Seed Loaves
You will never buy from a shop again after trying this.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g butter softened
- 150 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs free range
- 100 g orange marmalade + 1 tbsp
- 100 g self-raising white flour
- 75 g plain wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 25 g toasted flaked almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C, gas mark 4 and place the loaf cases on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.150 g butter, 150 g caster sugar
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.2 large eggs
- Gently whisk in the 100g marmalade.100 g orange marmalade
- Mix together the flours, baking powder and poppy seeds and stir into the butter mixture.100 g self-raising white flour, 75 g plain wholemeal flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp poppy seeds
- Fold in the almonds and spoon into the loaf cases.25 g toasted flaked almonds
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked throughout.
- Mix the remaining 1 tbsp marmalade with 1 tsp water and brush over the loaves while warm.
- Allow to cool.
Notes
A delicate little snack that everybody loves. These are ideal for breakfast, in a snack, picnic or lunchboxes.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g
47 comments
So delicious and being individual makes them even tastier.
They freeze well and taste just as good once thawed.
Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea; they disappeared within minutes in our house.
I appreciated how light they felt despite being rich in flavour.
A great balance between the tang of marmalade and the sweetness of the sponge.
Perfect portion size for lunchboxes or picnics.
The citrus aroma filled the kitchen while they baked.
The crumb was soft and even, showing how well the batter came together.
These mini loaves look charming and make lovely edible gifts.
I enjoyed the slight bitterness from the marmalade; it made them more grown-up.
A refreshing alternative to standard vanilla mini loaves.
The aroma alone was worth baking them for.
These mini loaves rose beautifully and looked so professional straight from the oven.
The texture was wonderfully soft thanks to proper creaming of butter and sugar.
The combination of marmalade and poppy seeds works beautifully.
A reliable recipe that I will definitely bake again.
They baked evenly and had a gorgeous golden top.
A wonderful twist on a classic lemon and poppy seed cake idea.
These are now a firm favourite in my baking rotation.
An excellent small-batch bake that delivers big flavour.
The glaze kept them moist for several days.
The poppy seeds added a pleasant texture without overpowering the cake.
They paired wonderfully with a strong cup of coffee.
The texture was tender and moist without feeling heavy at all.
The sponge had a lovely springy texture when pressed.
I appreciated the mix of white and wholemeal flour for extra character.
I liked how the bitterness of the marmalade balanced the sweetness.
I loved the subtle nuttiness from the wholemeal flour, which gave great depth.
The toasted almonds really elevated the flavour and added a delicate crunch.
A perfect bake for sharing with friends.
The loaves stayed moist even the next day.
The orange flavour comes through clearly but isn’t overpowering.
They had a delicate crumb and sliced cleanly once cooled.
The glaze gave a subtle stickiness that I really enjoyed.
They look simple but taste wonderfully layered.
The poppy seeds added just the right gentle crunch in every bite.
The wholemeal flour gave a wholesome edge without making them dense.
The almonds added a lovely toasted note throughout.
I served them with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and it worked beautifully.
Not overly sweet, which made them ideal for breakfast as well as dessert.
Elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a weekday bake.
Such an easy recipe to follow and the results were fantastic.
Simple ingredients, yet the flavour felt sophisticated.
Absolutely delicious little loaves with a perfect balance of sweet marmalade and gentle citrus bitterness.
Light, fluffy texture with just the right amount of crunch from the poppy seeds and almonds.
Lovely contrast between the soft crumb and the crunchy almonds.
The marmalade glaze on top adds a lovely shine and extra burst of orange flavour.