Gorgeous when warm, this moist loaf is just the thing to have with a cup of tea. I prefer to bake cakes and long-keeping fruity loaves such as this sweet banana loaf. Make sure you buy freshly ...

Line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment and preheat your oven to 170°C. Place the treacle, syrup and butter in a heavy based saucepan and gently melt them together. Set aside to cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup in a pan over a gentle heat, then cool slightly. Whisk the eggs into the mixture, then stir into the flour ...