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Barmbrack Irish Fruit Cake
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Barmbrack Irish Fruit Cake
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish fruit cake that is customarily served on Halloween. The cake is made with dried fruits, tea, and spices, and is often served with butter or cream. According to Irish folklore, a ring, coin, piece of cloth, and a bean are traditionally baked into the cake, with each containing a different prediction for the person who receives it. The ring signifies marriage, the coin represents wealth, the cloth represents poverty, and the bean signifies bachelorhood.
Time Cook
120
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy
Ingredients
1 cup
Brown sugar
770 Calories
1/2 cup
Butter
100 Calories
2
Eggs
140 Calories
1 cup
Tea
0 Calories
1 cup
Dried fruit
170 Calories
1 teaspoon
Spices
6 Calories
2 cups
Flour
240 Calories
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
6 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
3 Calories
1
Ring, coin, piece of cloth, and a bean (optional)
0 Calories
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6
Stir in the tea, dried fruit, and spices.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
8
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
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