Irresistibly Moist Irish Barmbrack: A Slice of Tradition

Experience the delightful flavors of Irish Barmbrack, a traditional fruit cake perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Soaking Time 8

Total Time 9 45

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fruit Mixture

150 g Raisins
150 g Sultanas or Currants
100 g Glace Cherries optional
300 ml Strong, Cold Tea
50 ml Irish Whisky or extra tea for alcohol-free option

For the Cake

1 medium Egg
200 g Caster or Soft Light Brown Sugar
250 g Self-Raising Flour
2 tsp Ground Mixed Spice or pumpkin pie spice
100 g Orange Marmalade optional

Equipment

900g loaf tin
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak the dried fruits: Combine the raisins, sultanas or currants, and glace cherries in a bowl with strong, cold tea and Irish whisky, cover and let sit overnight.
Prepare the oven and loaf tin: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease a 900g loaf tin with butter or oil and line with parchment paper.
Mix the cake batter: Drain excess liquid from the soaked fruit and mix with a beaten medium egg, caster sugar, self-raising flour, and ground mixed spice until smooth.
Bake the barmbrack: Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 80 to 90 minutes, checking doneness with a skewer.
Cool and glaze the cake: Let the cake cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush top with orange marmalade, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap cooled barmbrack in baking paper and foil, store it in an airtight tin for up to 2 weeks.

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