A loaf cake is no-fuss and great for schlepping to parties or giving as gifts. Sink your teeth into these sweet recipes.
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OK, so you’re buying this loaf but it still counts, because after being soaked with a sweet eggy mixture, you pop it in the oven for an easy addition to brunch. Get the recipe: Bake-Ahead French Toast Loaf
A simple, not-too-sweet loaf with the prettiest glaze to finish. Get the recipe: Rhubarb-Walnut Sweet Tea Bread
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese healthy little cakes are packed with maple syrup, applesauce and walnuts. Get the recipe: Maple Walnut Mini Applesauce Cakes
Photo: Andrew GrintonThis sweet bread, laced with brown sugar and cinnamon, is a luxurious weekend treat. Get the recipe from Chatelaine: Cinnamon Scroll Loaf
A loaf is really muffins in the guise of a cake. This one is a moist cornbread studded with pieces of juicy pear. Serve it with some Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a perfect beginning to the day. Get the recipe: Pear and Cornmeal Loaf
Your kids won’t be able to refuse beets when you present them with this oh-so-good chocolate loaf. Get the recipe: Chocolate Beetberry Bread with Chocolate Yogurt Topping
Photo: Ryan SzulcNothing beats the comforting taste of a classic. Get the recipe from Chatelaine: Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
Monkey bread is best eaten fresh. But with this delicious recipe, you won’t have to worry about any lingering leftovers. Get the recipe: Sugar-and-Spice Monkey Bread
Photo: Ryan SzulcDinner guests will be wowed when this chocolate pound cake appears at the end of the meal. (You don’t have to tell them how easy it was to make!) Get the recipe: Chocolate Pound Cake with Fudgy Glaze
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