Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake (Bara Brith) Recipe

Name: Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake (Bara Brith)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup butter (2-1/2 sticks); 1-1/4 cup brewed tea; 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup yellow raisins; 1 cup black currants; 1 cup chopped dates; 1-1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tbsp. apricot jam

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cup butter (2-1/2 sticks)
1-1/4 cup brewed tea
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup yellow raisins
1 cup black currants
1 cup chopped dates
1-1/4 cup all purpose flour
1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. apricot jam

1
In a saucepan, heat together first 6 ingredients and allow mixture to simmer for a minute or 2, or until nicely blended and raisins are plumped.
2
Allow to COOL for 30 minutes.
3
Mix together and stir in the next 8 ingredients until dry ingredients are just moistened.
4
Do not overmix.
5
Stir in the apricot jam.
6
Stir batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan and bake in a 325F.
7
oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean.
8
(Tent pan loosely with foil if top is browning too rapidly.)
9
Allow to cool in pan, and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and store cake in the refrigerator.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cup butter (2-1/2 sticks), 1-1/4 cup brewed tea, 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup yellow raisins, and more.

Yes, Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake (Bara Brith) 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.

Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake (Bara Brith)

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