Author Notes
Irish Barmbrack tea cake is a traditional Halloween treat in Ireland. Dried fruit & spices make it extra delicious! Try my yeast-free version! —Julia
Ingredients
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10.5 ounces
Plain Flour
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10.1 ounces
Cold Strong Tea
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8.8 ounces
Raisins
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5.3 ounces
Brown Sugar
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4 teaspoons
Baking Powder
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1
Medium Egg
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1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
Directions
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Throw the raisins in a bowl and pour the tea over. Place the bowl in the fridge and let the raisins soak.
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Preheat the oven to 180C/356F.
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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 needing to add more tea. To be ready, have some extra cold tea ready on hand).
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Line a loaf tin with baking paper and pour the mixture over.
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Transfer in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until baked throughout.
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Enjoy with butter and/or jam as well as a cup of your favorite tea/coffee!
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