Tea Fruit Cake
This rich and flavorful fruit cake recipe is bursting with the warm and comforting flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon, making it the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The mixed dried fruit is soaked in a fragrant blend of hot tea before being mixed with sugar, flour, and spices to create a delightful cake that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. With a moist and tender crumb, this fruit cake is a wonderful choice for any time you're craving a cozy and delicious baked treat.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g dried mixed fruit
- 300g granulated sugar
- 300g plain flour
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Soak the dried fruit for 2 hours in a mug of boiling hot tea, using 2 tea bags to give a strong taste.
- After the fruit has soaked - preheat the oven to 160C/gas 3.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, then place into a lightly greased round cake tin and bake for 2 hours.
- Place on a wire rack to cool, before tucking in!!!!!!
Yield
Serves 8
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