Best 4 Irish Tea Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of Irish Tea Cakes, a collection of delectable recipes that evoke the charm and warmth of Ireland. These classic cakes, often served with a steaming cup of tea, are a testament to Ireland's rich culinary heritage. From the traditional Irish Tea Cake, characterized by its buttery, crumbly texture and delicate sweetness, to the indulgent Chocolate Irish Tea Cake, boasting a rich chocolate flavor and moist crumb, these recipes offer a tempting array of flavors and textures.
Discover the secrets behind the perfect Irish Tea Cake with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a tender and flavorful result every time. Elevate your baking skills with the Orange and Almond Irish Tea Cake, where the citrusy burst of orange zest and the nutty crunch of almonds create a harmonious symphony of flavors. Treat your loved ones to the comforting goodness of the Lemon Irish Tea Cake, where the bright, tangy lemon flavor dances on your palate. And for a truly special occasion, try the Irish Tea Cake with Whiskey Glaze, where the smooth, velvety whiskey glaze adds a touch of sophistication and indulgence.
IRISH TEA CAKE
This is a simple butter cake that is great with tea or coffee. Easy to make, pretty and very delicious.
Provided by Cindy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated; stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. If the batter is too stiff, a tablespoon or two of milk may be added. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack, then turn out onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 273.1 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
IRISH TEA CAKE (BARMBRACK)
Barmbrack comes in tons of varieties, from light and yeasted to super-dense and fruitcake-like, which is what I attempted here. It's traditionally a Halloween treat, and my experience was, unfortunately, equal parts trick and treat. This recipe improves on the original video version, which my Irish friends on YouTube said needed baking soda, more tea, and much less whole grain flour. Of course, top with butter and enjoy alongside a cup of hot tea.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place tea bags in a heatproof measuring cup. Pour in boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool until barely warm.
- Combine currants, cherries, and raisins in a bowl. Pour warm tea over the fruit. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain fruit, reserving 2 to 4 tablespoons of the tea.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Thoroughly butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with buttered parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Add brown sugar, egg, milk, reserved tea, lemon and orange zest, whiskey, vanilla, and butter. Mix until flour is mostly incorporated. Stir in fruit until just combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Tap pan against the counter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Drizzle honey over the top. Let cool in the pan before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 569.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
EASY IRISH TEA CAKE
Currants are soaked overnight in cold tea overnight and then cooked into a simple cake. Great with a cuppa. Simple and no mix-master needed I haven't tried to make this recipe with gluten free flour as yet.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak currants in the tea and add the brown sugar. Leave fruit overnight to soak.
- Next day add the self-raising flour and the SR Flour and the lightly beaten egg.
- Mix well with a wooden spoon and place into a greased and lined small loaf tin. I think these are also referred to as a bar tin.
- Bake in a pre-heated moderate oven for about 1 hour. Turn out and cool.
- Serve sliced and buttered. This loaf keeps very well for at least a week.
- Cooking and prep time does not include overnight soaking of the currants.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 58.1, Protein 5.9
TENDER IRISH TEA CAKE / LEMON GLAZED
This cake is so moist and delicious...just in time for St Patty's day...my family loves it! Hope you do too!!! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Spray the bottom of a 9 inch bread pan with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla together on medium speed with a mixer.
- 3. Add eggs one at a time making sure that each is completely incorporated before adding the next.
- 4. Mix in the cream cheese until well blended.
- 5. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- 6. Take 1/4 cup of the flour mixture and mix in with the raisins to completely coat them.
- 7. Add a small amount of the flour mixture into the batter and alternate with the buttermilk until both are incorporated.
- 8. Mix the raisins into the batter with a spatula.
- 9. Pour the batter into the sprayed bread pan and place into the preheated oven. Bake between 1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes, depending how fast your oven bakes. Mine was done in 1 hour 10 minutes. Or until, pick comes out clean.
- 10. While the cake is baking, combine the lemon juice with the powdered sugar to make a glaze.
- 11. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Then remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 12. When the cake is still warm, glaze the top with the lemon juice glaze and allow it to cool.
Tips:
- To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients have been added. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a measuring cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Be sure to grease and flour your loaf pan before pouring in the batter. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. This will give the cake time to set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
Irish tea cake is a moist, flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, Irish tea cake is a timeless recipe that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
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