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Traditional Irish Barmbrack

Not as rich as a Christmas cake, and more like a bread, with a scattering of dried fruit and spice when available, it was generally spread with butter to be eaten. Not as rich as a Christmas cake, and more like a bread, with a scattering of dried fruit and spice when available, it was generally spread with butter to be eaten.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 people
Course: Snacks , Cake
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (8.75oz/248g) raisins
  • 1 3/4 cups (8.75oz/248g) sultanas
  • 1 Zest of lemon, large
  • 1 Zest of orange, large
  • 1 cups (8oz/227g) dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups (16floz/500ml) black breakfast tea, hot and strong
  • 3½ cups (15oz/426g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice or pumpkin pie spice (see notes)
  • 2 eggs , beaten

Notes

  • Mixed Spice Substitute: Mix together 1/4 teaspoon of each ground Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Ginger.