Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread

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.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 491 calories per serving.

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Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread - amazing afternoon tea bread recipe loaded with mixed fruits, so yummy.

Calories 491 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

Ingredient A:

• 2 1/4 cup mixed fruits I used 250 g/1 1/2 cups only
• 5 oz 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

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Directions

1. 1
   Mix A and leave to soak overnight.
2. 2

   Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).

3. 3

   Mixed beaten eggs with melted butter, then add in mixture A and chopped almonds, and stir well.

4. 4

   Add in flour and mix till well-combined.

5. 5

   Pour into 2 lined and greased 7.5cm x 15cm x 7.5cm / 3"x6"x3" loaf tins (I used disposable aluminium foil loaf tin)

6. 6

   Bake at preheated oven for about 1 hour till cooked and golden brown

7. 7

   Remove and leave to cool before serving

Nutrition Facts

Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread

Amount Per Serving (4 people)

Calories 491 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 16g100%

Cholesterol 146mg49%

Sodium 257mg11%

Carbohydrates 83g28%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 14g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Baking Recipes

Cuisine: Bread

Keyword: Irish Mixed Fruits Tea Bread