Irish Tea Cakes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Irish Tea Cakes recipe perfect for a cozy afternoon tea
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

225 g raisins
110 g currants
350 g sultanas
110 g mixed peel ( candied peel )
225 g demerara sugar ( or raw sugar )
1 tea bag ( your favourite variety )
110 g walnuts , roughly chopped
275 ml boiling water
1 large egg , at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
450 g self-raising flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
400
Sugar
28g
Fat
12g
The Irish Tea Cake is a popular type of cake baked to celebrate St.Patrick's day. It is made from tea-soaked fruit, mixed together with sugar and walnuts to create a rich, flavorful batter that is perfect for an afternoon tea. The tea infusion brings an exciting twist to baking, and this cake is great to enjoy anywhere, anytime. Steeped in centuries of Irish culture, it is a perfect dessert for all seasons.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the raisins, currants, sultanas, mixed peel, and demerara sugar.
2.Add the tea bag to 275ml of boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.
3.Pour the tea into the bowl with the fruit mixture and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
4.Add the roughly chopped walnuts to the mixture.
5.In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together and then add it to the fruit mixture.
6.Slowly add the self-raising flour to the fruit mixture, mixing until well combined.
7.Preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
8.Grease a 20cm/8 inch cake tin with butter and pour in the cake mixture.
9.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10.Once the cake has cooled, dust with icing sugar before serving.

PROS

Irish Tea Cake is perfect for an afternoon tea.
Its juicy fruits make it a sweet and delicious dessert to share with friends or family.

It is also flexible enough to be served in any weather condition.

CONS

This cake can be high in calories if consumed in large amounts.
Also, raw sugar might not be a good fit for people with diabetes.

While the tea-infused recipe is a key part of its appeal, it comes with caffeine which might be bad for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Irish Tea Cake contains a range of dried fruits like raisins, currants and sultanas, which are known superfoods that can enhance body metabolism. These fruits also contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.

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