Sultana, Tea And Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Sultana, Tea And Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sultana; 1 teaspoon earl grey tea (leaves); water (to cover the sultanas); 250 g butter, softened; 2 cups caster sugar; 3 eggs; 2 cups self-raising flour; 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, slivered; 2 cups icing sugar, sieved (sifted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons butter, softened; boiling water

Servings: persons

1 cup sultana
1 teaspoon earl grey tea (leaves)
water (to cover the sultanas)
250 g butter, softened
2 cups caster sugar
3 eggs
2 cups self-raising flour
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, slivered
2 cups icing sugar, sieved (sifted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons butter, softened
boiling water

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C
2
Grease or line a 9 x 9 cake tin.
3
Put the sultanas in a small saucepan with the tea. Cover with water, bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Drain, then beat in the 250g butter.
5
Beat the sugar and eggs until well combined then add the sultana mixture.
6
Fold in the flour and crystalized ginger then spoon into the tin and bake for approximately 1 hour or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
7
Make the icing by putting the icing sugar, vanilla, ground ginger and butter in a bowl.
8
Mix then slowly pour in enough boiling water to be able to mix the icing to a drizzling consistency.
9
Drizzle over the cake.

1428

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sultana, 1 teaspoon earl grey tea (leaves), water (to cover the sultanas), 250 g butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Sultana, Tea And Ginger 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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Sultana, Tea And Ginger Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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