Kim's cake

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A brilliant timeless tea cake that anyone can bake!


This cake is one of our classic's - baked by thousands of people over the last 20+ years!
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Method

1.

Soak the dried fruit overnight in the tea.

2.

The next day, mix all the ingredients together, including the tea, and divide the mixture between two 2lb loaf tins or a large round tin.

3.

Bake for 2 hours at 160C, 325F, Gas Mark 3.

4.

Allow to cool before slicing. One serving = half an inch or 1.25cm slice. The cake can be frozen whole or pre-sliced.

Tips

Allow time for the fruit to be soaked overnight prior to preparing and baking the cake.

Ingredients

  • 450g (1 lb) mixed dried fruits
  • 75g (2.5oz) sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 350ml hot black tea
  • 380g (14oz) self raising flour
  • 1.5 tsps ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 tablespoon of warm water, and left to rest for 10 minutes
  • Method

    1.

    Soak the dried fruit overnight in the tea.

    2.

    The next day, mix all the ingredients together, including the tea, and divide the mixture between two 2lb loaf tins or a large round tin.

    3.

    Bake for 2 hours at 160C, 325F, Gas Mark 3.

    4.

    Allow to cool before slicing. One serving = half an inch or 1.25cm slice. The cake can be frozen whole or pre-sliced.

    Tips

    Allow time for the fruit to be soaked overnight prior to preparing and baking the cake.

    Summary

  • serves
    20
  • kcal per serving
    146
  • cooking time
    2 hours
  • prep time
    10 mins
  • fat percentage
    1.00%
  • fat per serving
    0.7g
  • saturates per serving
    0.2g
  • carbohydrate per serving
    32.7g
  • sugar per serving
    18.5g
  • fibre per serving
    0.9g
  • protein per serving
    2.6g
  • salt per serving
    0.21g
  • gluten free
    No
  • suitable for freezing
    Yes
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