This easy fruit loaf packed with chunks of apricot and the essence of citrus is the most delicious teatime treat.
Since I got back from the UK, I’ve been so distracted out of the kitchen that I’ve hardly had time to get busy in it! First off, David left his job and is enjoying a well earned break and then Teddy Roosevelt entered the family fold and it’s been such a joy to have not one but two full time playmates! 
We’ve been enjoying what I can only describe as holidays at home, going out for walks, having coffee and lunch dates and spending quality time not just with each other but with family and friends too. It’s been glorious! 

It was only when my neighbour gave me some oranges fresh from her family farm that I really rediscovered my kitchen mojo. I also discovered a bag of nearly out of date dried apricots and it turns out orange and apricots are a winning combination (and not just because they’re the same colour!)  The chunks of apricot are a really sweet and chewy surprise in this cake and there’s just enough orange to give it a bit of tang. Even David who does not like dried fruit, loves this cake and if that’s not a seal of approval, I don’t know what is! 

The best thing is that this loaf is super easy with or without a Thermomix. The hardest bit is stopping at just one slice! 
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Serves 8-10
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