Cherry & Rose Gin Loaf

Cherry & rose gin loaf iced with a crushed petal drizzle

Posted by Cat Morley

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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.

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • For the cake

  • 200 g Butter
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 200 g Caster Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Rosewater
  • Handful of chopped cherries Cherries

  • For the icing

  • 100 g Caster Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Rock Rose Gin
  • 2 tbsp Rock Rose Gin
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Edible Rose Petals
  • Handful of Cherries

Steps (10 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Whisk in the eggs.

  3. 3

    Add the gin, rosewater and chopped cherries.

  4. 4

    Scrape into a greased baking tin.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Place the sugar and crushed rose petals in a bowl.

  7. 7

    Add the rosewater and a splash or two of gin.

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Spread the icing on top of the cake.

  10. 10

    Top with a few cherries and serve.