Ale Fruit Loaf

A traditional fruit cake soaked in strong ale overnight, then baked until firm. Perfect with cheese or jam.

Baking Vegetarian British Tea Time Fruit Cake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

2437.7

kcal / serving

4875.4 kcal total

Carbs

512.6g

per serving

1025.2 g total

Fat

12.4g

per serving

24.8 g total

Protein

39.1g

per serving

78.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

loaves

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

180

Soft Dark Brown Sugar

150

Self-Raising Flour

Dairy

piece

Eggs

free-range

Fruits

500

Currants

small

140

Raisins

140

Mixed Peel

GrainsCereals

180

Wholemeal Self-Raising Flour

Liquids

500

Strong Bottled Beer

such as Black Sheep Brewery Riggwelter Strong Ale

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mixed Spice

Method

Place the dried fruit in a large pan and cover with the beer.

Heat gently until hot but not boiling, then cover and soak overnight.

Preheat the oven to 140°C.

Stir the sugar, flours, mixed spice, and eggs into the fruit mixture until combined.

Divide the mixture between two greased 500g loaf tins.

Bake for 75 minutes until risen and firm.

Cool on a wire rack covered with a tea towel.

Wrap tightly in cling film and store in a cool place.