This light coffeecake has a rich, fruity flavor. Tweaked a bit from Bon Appetít magazine.

You can make this in a loaf pan (grease it and use an overhang of parchment paper for easy removal), or a cast iron skillet.

WHISK TOGETHER + SET ASIDE

1  1/2 C      flour...

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