YORKSHIRE TEA LOAF WITH MIXED SPICE, CHERRIES AND RAISINS
Yorkshire Tea is a black tea blend produced by Taylors of Harrogate, one of the few remaining family tea and coffee merchants in the UK. The company was founded in 1886 by Yorkshire tea merchant Charles Taylor. Needless to say I drink Yorkshire tea at home in France, I bring boxes and boxes of it back from the UK when I travel there! The Yorkshire Tea Loaf was produced by Taylors as a way of using their Yorkshire tea to expand their range. It involves using the choicest fruits which are infused overnight with the tea. This is my take on their famous tea loaf; moist tea infused fruits really make this loaf something special and it is sublime when served with a traditional English cuppa. Serve this tea loaf in thick slices just as it is - although you could also serve it with butter or with a slab of Wensleydale cheese for that authentic Yorkshire experience. (This is an adapted version of the recipe that is posted on the Yorkshire tea website.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Breads
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 1 2 lb cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Weigh out the currants and raisins and place into a large bowl. Pour on the hot tea, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to steep for 12 hours or overnight.
- The next day, the fruit will be very plump and juicy looking. Some tea will still remain in the bowl which is fine.
- Grease a 2 lb. loaf tin and preheat the oven to 150°C / 300°F.
- Cut the cherries into halves or thirds, depending on size, and add to the soaked raisins along with the sugar and spice. Stir until mostly dissolved.
- Add the eggs and mix well until evenly combined.
- Scatter the flour over the surface of the mixture. Using a wooden spoon, start at the centre of the bowl and beat the flour into the mixture, working your way out towards the edge until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hour and 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out relatively clean (it may still be sticky if you hit a raisin).
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Rafa Khan
rafa57@hotmail.frThe cake didn't rise properly.
Wadada Muzafar
w@hotmail.comThe cake was a bit dry.
slf asmr
asmr48@gmail.comThe tea flavor is a bit too subtle for my taste.
Rubaz Ali
ali_r52@hotmail.co.ukNot a huge fan of tea-flavored cakes, but this one is actually really good.
FFBD gaming
ffbd-gaming69@yahoo.comThis cake is a lovely festive touch.
Roberto Santoni
r-s@yahoo.comI'll definitely be making this cake again.
JOYCE KATENGA
katenga.joyce@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is a great way to use up leftover tea bags.
Niazmeen Hussain
hussain@hotmail.comThis cake is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are stunning.
Hsbubb Ljfan
hsbubb-ljfan75@yahoo.comI love the subtle tea flavor in this cake. It's moist and flavorful, and the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins add a lovely festive touch.
Fight toys
f@hotmail.comThis cake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The tea flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins add a lovely festive touch.
Saju gaming
saju_g41@aol.comI love this cake! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The tea flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful. The mixed spice, cherries, and raisins add a lovely festive touch. I'll definitely be making this
Saz Zad
s@hotmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover tea bags. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins give it a lovely festive touch. I'll definitely be making this cake aga
Delise.
delise.98@gmail.comThis cake is delicious! The tea flavor is subtle but adds a lovely depth of flavor. The cake is moist and dense, with a lovely crumb. The mixed spice, cherries, and raisins give it a lovely festive touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Loua DuPlessis
l-d63@hotmail.comThis is a lovely cake! It's moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The tea flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins add a lovely festive touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Sasha Mackline
sashamackline@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of tea-flavored cakes, but this one is actually really good. The tea flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful. The mixed spice, cherries, and raisins add a nice touch of sweetness and textur
Vincent davince
davince-v35@hotmail.comThis cake is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are stunning. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The cherries and raisins add a lovely chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this cake again and
Sourlemons _Gaming
sourlemons-_gaming76@hotmail.comI was skeptical about using tea in a loaf cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The tea flavor is subtle but adds a lovely depth of flavor. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins give it a lovely festive touc
Iftekhar Ibna Sifat
i.sifat20@hotmail.comThis Yorkshire tea loaf is an absolute delight! The flavors of the mixed spice, cherries, and raisins blend perfectly with the tea-infused batter. It's moist, dense, and has a lovely crumb. I'll definitely be making this again soon!