If you’ve read Love, Lies and Lemon Pies, then you’ll know that Mac’s signature bake – his pecan and maple syrup loaf – is kind of an important plot point. If you haven’t, then all you need to know is that it’s yummy!

Mac’s Pecan & Maple Syrup Loaf

Ingredients:

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  • 300g plain flour
  • 150g soft brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 75g chopped pecan nuts
  • 250ml milk
  • 75ml maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 20g melted and cooled butter

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas mark 4

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pecan nuts

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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs and butter

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Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine

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Pour the mixture into a greased and lined loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean

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