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Spiced Cantaloupe Tea Loaf
Melons aren’t the greatest keepers so this spiced cantaloupe tea loaf is the perfect destination for any melon abundance you may have!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups sugar granulated
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups cantaloupe ripe, grated (only the flesh)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F degrees. Grease and flour two 5x8 inch loaf pans. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- With an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until well blended and slightly frothy. Fold in the grated cantaloupe. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just blended; don't overmix or your tea cakes will be tough.
- Divide the batter between the loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 1 hour.
- Let cool on a rack, then invert. Serve just slightly warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Recipe yields 2 loaves.
- Nutritional information is per slice and assumes 10 slices per loaf.
- Store your loaf in a large airtight container, freezer bag, or on a cake plate covered with a dome. It'll last 2-3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge. You can microwave your slices for 5-15 seconds to warm them up just a little bit before digging in.
- Make sure your loaves have cooled down fully before storing them to avoid condensation in the container. I find storing them un-sliced is best for maximizing freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.