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Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread - amazing afternoon tea bread recipe loaded with mixed fruits, so yummy!
When it comes to the holidays, there are some cakes that are traditional, for example: fruit cake.
I have a moist Christmas fruit cake recipe that is very popular and well loved by my readers.
It’s a traditional Christmas cake and and absolutely delightful.
However, since alcohol (brandy) is used in fruit cake, it’s not friendly to kids.
However, there is an alternative, which is this Irish mixed fruit tea bread that doesn’t have alcohol.
As the name suggested, the mixed fruits are soaked in tea, so it makes it friendly to both adults and kids.
This Irish tea bread looks a lot more complicated that it really is, but in reality, you only need a few basic ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, mixed fruits, brown sugar, and almond.
The mixed fruit—usually an assortment of dried and colorful fruits make the inside of this cake very pretty, and every bite, there is a hidden surprise.
I just love the addition of toasted almond in the Irish mixed fruit tea bread, imparting the nutty aroma to the bread.
In addition, there is the vague fragrance from the tea.
This is a wonderful recipe that is best shared with friends and family over the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is 745 calories per serving.
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Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread
Ingredients
Ingredient A:
- 2 1/4 cup mixed fruits, I used 250 g (1½ cups) only
- 5 oz (142g) hot tea, use 1 tea bag
- 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
Ingredient B:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Mix ingredient A and let it soak overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Mix the beaten eggs with the melted butter, then add mixture A and the chopped almonds, and stir well.
- Add the flour and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into two lined and greased 7.5 cm x 15 cm x 7.5 cm (3" x 6" x 3") loaf tins (I used disposable aluminum foil loaf tins). Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until cooked and golden brown. Remove and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi can you bake in a pie dish vs a loaf pan? Thx!
what can I replace if I don’t like tea ?
Orange juice
How much is 150ml for the tea? is that around 3/4 cup? I wanted to try and make this for Christmas.
Hi Tina, yes, it’s in between 1/2 to 3/4, about 0.65 cup. :)