High Tea Cake Recipe

Name: High Tea Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 5 ounces butter; 6 tablespoons golden syrup; 8 ounces raisins; 8 ounces currants; 8 ounces sultanas; 4 ounces chopped dates; 1 finely grated lemon, rind of; 1/4 pint milk; 8 ounces flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Servings: persons

5 ounces butter
6 tablespoons golden syrup
8 ounces raisins
8 ounces currants
8 ounces sultanas
4 ounces chopped dates
1 finely grated lemon, rind of
1/4 pint milk
8 ounces flour
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1
Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or Mark 3.
2
Place the butter, syrup, fruit, lemon rind and milk in a saucepan and heat until the butter is melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently. Allow to cool.
3
Sieve together the flour, salt and spices into a bowl and make a well in the center.
4
Beat the eggs lightly together, pour into the well, but do not stir in just yet.
5
Add the soda to the butter mixture; pour into the well over the eggs and mix thoroughly.
6
Turn into a 7 or 8 inch cake tin lined with buttered greaseproof paper and smooth over the top.
7
Bake for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, covering the top with kitchen foil if it appears to be browning too quickly.
8
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out on to a wire rack.
9
Remove the paper when the cake is cold.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces butter, 6 tablespoons golden syrup, 8 ounces raisins, 8 ounces currants, and more.

Yes, High Tea Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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