Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake Bara Brith Recipe
Description: There are many versions of the Bara Brith, as many perhaps, as there are Welsh cooks. It is basically a spicy raisin cake, deep, dark and delicious. This cake is a bit unorthodox, but very moist and fruity.
Keywords: Fruit, Welsh, European, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Servings: 1 cake
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 1/4 cup |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1 1/4 cup |
| Golden raisins | 1 cup |
| Black currants | 1 cup |
| Dates | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Whole wheat flour | 1 1/4 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Nutmeg | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Walnuts | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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In a saucepan, heat together the butter, sweetened condensed milk, golden raisins, black currants, and dates.
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Allow the mixture to simmer for a minute or two, or until nicely blended and the raisins are plumped.
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Allow to COOL for 30 minutes.
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Mix together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and walnuts.
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Stir in the dry ingredients until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
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Stir in the apricot jam.
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Scrape the batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan.
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Bake in a preheated 325Β°F oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Tent the pan loosely with foil if the top is browning too rapidly.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Additional Notes:
- This cake is not very sweet, more like a dark raisin bread.
- Easiest & Best!
- Enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea as part of your breakfast or as a delightful dessert option.
Recipe Source: Coffee Cakes and Quick Breads.
