Yorkshire Tea Loaf With Mixed Spice, Cherries and Raisins

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Yorkshire Tea Loaf With Mixed Spice, Cherries and Raisins
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g raisins
75 g currants
75 g glace cherries
425 ml freshly made yorkshire tea or 425 ml tea , of your choice
75 g soft brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon mixed spice
270 g self raising flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
350
Sugar
40g
Fat
4g
Yorkshire Tea Loaf with Mixed Spice, Cherries, and Raisins is a traditional British teatime treat that has been enjoyed for generations. This moist and aromatic loaf is packed with sweet and tangy currants and raisins, paired with the subtle heat of mixed spice. The tea lends the cake a rich, unique flavor that perfectly complements the fruit and spice. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the result is a beautifully fragrant loaf that makes a great addition to any afternoon tea or breakfast spread.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper, then set aside.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the raisins, currants, and glace cherries. Pour in the freshly made Yorkshire tea and stir everything together.
3.Add the brown sugar and eggs to the bowl and mix well to combine everything.
4.Sift in the mixed spice and self raising flour then stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the mixture.
5.Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, then smooth the top with a spatula.
6.Put the pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
7.Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

PROS

This recipe is easy to follow and makes a classic British tea loaf that is moist, flavorful, and perfect served with a cup of tea.

It is packed with fiber from the raisins, currants, and cherries.

CONS

This recipe contains a high amount of sugar, which can be detrimental to people with diabetes or those watching their sugar intake.

This recipe contains gluten, which can cause problems for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains a high amount of fiber, which is essential for digestive health and can help lower cholesterol levels.
It also contains antioxidants from the tea, raisins, and cherries, which can help protect against chronic diseases like cancer.
The mixed spice contains several anti-inflammatory compounds that can help improve circulation and reduce inflammation in the body.

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