Description
This Cup of Tea Cake is a delightful quick bread that combines the sweetness of dried fruits with the rich flavor of black tea, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup brewed strong, black tea
- 1 cup (8 ounces) dried fruit mixture - apricots, raisins, & prunes
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Brew one cup of strong black tea and pour it into a small saucepan.
- Cut the dried fruit into small pieces if necessary and add them to the tea. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then turn off the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the cooled tea and fruit mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the dried fruit with your favorites. The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50