Irish Barmbrack Tea Cake
This traditional Irish barmbrack tea cake is a perfect afternoon treat. Dried fruit and spices make it extra delicious, also it is yeast-free recipe.
Servings: 12 Slices (1 Loaf)
Calories: 183
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup raisins (250 grams)
- 1¼ cup black tea , cold & strong (300 ml)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour , heaped (300 grams)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (150 grams)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Throw the raisins in a bowl and pour the tea over. Place the bowl in the fridge and let the raisins soak overnight.
The following day:
- Preheat the oven to 355°F/180°C.
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl including the raisins & tea (Note: some raisins may absorb more liquid than others so you might end up needing to add more tea. To be ready, have some extra cold tea ready on hand).
- Line a loaf tin with baking paper and pour the mixture over.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 hour or until baked throughout.
- Enjoy with butter and/or jam as well as a cup of your favorite tea/coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Irish Barmbrack Tea Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
355
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.9
mg
1
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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