Looking for a simple homemade cake that is delicious, satisfying and made with everyday ingredients? This healthy Weetabix cake is a lovely choice for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a little treat with your favourite cup of tea.
Made with crushed Weetabix biscuits, juicy raisins, warming mixed spice and a handful of basic baking ingredients, this easy fruit loaf is wonderfully comforting.
The Weetabix helps create a soft, hearty texture, while the raisins add natural sweetness to every slice. Best of all, there is no complicated preparation involved – simply mix everything together, pour into a loaf tin and bake.
Whether you prefer baking in a traditional oven or using your air fryer, this Weetabix cake recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Weetabix Cake
There are so many reasons to try this delicious homemade fruit loaf:
- Simple ingredients: Made with basic ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.
- Easy preparation: No electric mixer or complicated baking techniques required.
- Deliciously fruity: Raisins add little bursts of sweetness throughout the loaf.
- Warmly spiced: Mixed spice gives the cake a comforting homemade flavour.
- Perfect with a cuppa: Enjoy a slice with tea or coffee.
- Budget-friendly: A great way to make a homemade bake without expensive ingredients.
- Two cooking methods: Prepare it in the oven or air fryer.
Recipe Overview
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: Approximately 45–60 minutes in the oven
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, excluding cooling
- Servings: 12 slices
- Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: British-inspired
- Cooking Method: Oven or Air Fryer
Ingredients for Healthy Weetabix Cake
To make this easy Weetabix raisin loaf, you will need:
- 2 Weetabix biscuits
- 200ml skimmed milk
- 100g raisins
- 100g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener suitable for baking, or to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 small carrot, finely grated and excess moisture squeezed out (optional)
Ingredient Notes
Weetabix: These wholegrain wheat biscuits form the base of the cake and help give it a hearty texture.
Skimmed milk: Softens the Weetabix and helps combine the ingredients into a thick cake mixture.
Raisins: Add fruity sweetness and a lovely chewy texture. You can also use sultanas if preferred.
Self-raising flour: Helps the loaf rise and creates a softer crumb.
Mixed spice: A classic British baking spice blend that complements the raisins beautifully.
Granulated sweetener: Choose a product designed for baking and follow its sweetness-equivalence guidance, as different brands vary.
Eggs: Help bind the ingredients together and give the loaf structure.
Carrot: Optional, but adds moisture and a subtle sweetness. Grate it finely so it blends easily into the cake.