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For the perfect tea loaf, a tin sized 23cm x 13cm x 18cm is best – (around one litre capacity).<\/p>\n
Start by making a strong pot of tea by steeping the bags for 10 minutes to maximise the flavour.<\/p>\n
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In a bowl, pour in 350g of mixed fruit and the fresh lemon zest. A small amount of zest from an orange can be added too for those that prefer a more intense citrus taste.<\/p>\n
Next, pour the hot-infused tea into the bowl of fruit and gently stir. Leave to steep to “plump all the fruit up”. This should be left for three hours for the most “plumptuous” fruit, according to Rick.<\/p>\n
For the cake mixture, combine two eggs with 200g of light brown sugar using a wooden spoon.<\/p>\n
Then, stir in the sieved flour and the mixed spice before pouring in the tea-soaked fruit. Stir well to combine the ingredients and carefully pour into the grease-lined tin.<\/p>\n
Bake for one hour and 15 minutes or up to one hour and 30 minutes until the cake appears golden brown. Use a skewer to test the core of the mixture and see if it comes out clean, then remove it from the oven to cool. Do this by leaving it in the tin for 15 minutes before turning it onto a wire rack.<\/p>\n
While the cake cools, make the compote by mixing the stoned plums in a pan with a tiny splash of water if fresh (it is not needed for defrosted fruit). Then add the sugar and stir over low heat until dissolved.<\/p>\n
At this point, the temperature should be increased to boil until jammy. Pour into a sterilised jar, or allow to cool and use immediately spooned onto the warm buttered tea loaf.<\/p>\n
Rick said: “A really important point about this tea cake is there’s no fat in it. So you might be able to have your cup of tea and slice of tea cake and feel good about it!”<\/p>\n
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