Yorkshire Tea Cake

Dried fruits are soaked in tea and brandy, then mixed into a spiced dough and baked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 364.2 kcals 2185.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.1 grams 420.5 grams
Fat 6.1 grams 36.8 grams
Protein 5.7 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Orange Marmalade
medium-cut
2
tbsp
Orange Marmalade
for decoration
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
large free-range, room temperature, lightly beaten
30
g
Unsalted Butter
melted and cooled until tepid
Fruits
115
g
75
g
50
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
bags
Black Tea
good-quality strong
60
ml
NutsSeeds
Other
5
ml
15
ml
Honey
clear
1
unit
Marzipan Fruits
optional decoration
1
unit
Gold Leaf
optional decoration

Steps

  • Combine tea bags, 200ml hot water, brandy, rosewater, honey, and dried fruit in a bowl.
  • Cover and soak overnight until the fruit is plump.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 450g loaf tin with baking paper.
  • Strain the fruit and discard the liquid and tea bags.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a bowl, then add marmalade and sugar.
  • Stir in the egg and melted butter to form a soft dough, then mix in the fruit.
  • Transfer the mixture to the tin and bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Brush the cake with marmalade and decorate with marzipan fruits and gold leaf.