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Cherry & Rose Gin Loaf

Cherry & rose gin loaf iced with a crushed petal drizzle

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cherry-and-rose-gin-loaf • Posted by Cat Morley

Fruity and floral, this loaf is infused with Rock Rose Gin for a sweet treat which will win hearts faster than a bouquet of roses.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 45

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Fruity and floral, this loaf is infused with Rock Rose Gin for a sweet treat which will win hearts faster than a bouquet of roses.

Instructions

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    Rub together the butter, self raising flour and sugar into a crumb.

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    Whisk in the eggs.

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    Add the gin, rosewater and chopped cherries.

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    Scrape into a greased baking tin.

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    Bake in a hot oven at 180'C for 40 minutes until golden.

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    Place the sugar and crushed rose petals in a bowl.

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    Add the rosewater and a splash or two of gin.

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    Stir together until you have a thick runny icing that's not too watery.

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    Spread the icing on top of the cake.

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    Top with a few cherries and serve.