Derbyshire Fruit Loaf

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A moist, spiced fruit cake steeped in tea for a tender crumb and rich flavor
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This traditional Derbyshire Fruit Loaf is a comforting, old-fashioned bake that relies on the simple magic of soaking dried fruit in hot tea to create a wonderfully moist texture. The combination of mixed dried fruits, warm spices like nutmeg and mixed spice, and a hint of citrus from the marmalade results in a loaf that is dense yet tender. It’s perfect for afternoon tea or as a festive treat during the holidays. The overnight soaking step ensures the fruit plumps up, infusing every bite with deep, complex flavors. Simple to make with pantry staples, this cake improves with age, making it an excellent make-ahead dessert.

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Derbyshire Fruit Loaf

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1358.2

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This traditional Derbyshire Fruit Loaf is a comforting, old-fashioned bake that relies on the simple magic of soaking dried fruit in hot tea to create a wonderfully moist texture. The combination of mixed dried fruits, warm spices like nutmeg and mixed spice, and a hint of citrus from the marmalade results in a loaf that is dense yet tender. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for afternoon tea or as a festive treat during the holidays. The overnight soaking step ensures the fruit plumps up, infusing every bite with deep, complex flavors. Simple to make with pantry staples, this cake improves with age, making it an excellent make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the mixed dried fruit and sugar in a large bowl, pour the hot tea over them, and stir to combine; cover and leave to soak overnight.
  2. The next day, preheat your oven to 300ðF (150ðC) or Gas Mark 2.
  3. Grease and line a 7-inch cake tin or two 1-pound loaf tins with parchment paper.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until smooth, then add the flour, mixed spice, grated nutmeg, and marmalade.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients and marmalade mixture into the soaked fruit and tea mixture until just combined and no dry flour remains.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the top is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Do not open the oven door during the first hour of baking to prevent the cake from collapsing.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1358.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 72.4mg25%
Sodium 656.9mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 303.5g102%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 293.0g
Protein 15.1g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fruitcake, derbyshire, tea-soaked, spiced, marmalade, driedfruit, baking, traditional, christmas, afternoontea, loaf, nutmeg, self-raising, moist, british
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