High tea was a hearty farmhouse meal that began with cold meats or pies with salad and bread and butter and progressed through scones, teabread and jelly or trifle to finish up with a rich fruit-filled cake.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or Mark 3.
- 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.
- Sieve together the flour, salt and spices into a bowl and make a well in the center.
- Beat the eggs lightly together, pour into the well, but do not stir in just yet.
- Add the soda to the butter mixture; pour into the well over the eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Turn into a 7 or 8 inch cake tin lined with buttered greaseproof paper and smooth over the top.
- Bake for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, covering the top with kitchen foil if it appears to be browning too quickly.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out on to a wire rack.
- Remove the paper when the cake is cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4827.3, Fat 135.9, SaturatedFat 80.2, Cholesterol 744.9, Sodium 1961.8, Carbohydrate 908.4, Fiber 49.2, Sugar 540.3, Protein 68.5
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Peggy Ellis
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning.
Nabeel Waseem
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The Earl Grey tea and the lemon zest complement each other perfectly.
Swazie Ngwenya
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Tracy Bell
[email protected]I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.
jashawn bess
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginner bakers. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Khutsiso Matlou
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Earl Grey tea, but I still enjoyed this cake. The flavor is very subtle and not overpowering.
Sibonelo Tshabalala
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Mahama Ernest
[email protected]This cake is also great for freezing. I like to make a few ahead of time and then thaw them when I need them.
Murey joseph
[email protected]For a more sophisticated flavor, try using a blend of black and green tea in the recipe.
Ami Na
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover Earl Grey tea. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.
NightPenguin843
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so light and fluffy, and the frosting is delicious. I love serving it with a cup of tea.
Kaluya Julius
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes for high tea. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zainab Miss
[email protected]I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert. The flavor is also very versatile, so you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.
Sharif Kalungi
[email protected]I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! The presentation is beautiful and the taste is even better. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yeasinibnemuhammad
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any fan of high tea. It's light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. I especially love the delicate floral notes from the Earl Grey tea.