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Cup Of Tea Cake

by Liz Honeybun
(Portsmouth - originally from Fife)

1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
8 oz self raising flour
4 oz sugar
8 oz sultanas or mixed fruit
1 tsp mixed spice
4 oz margarine
1 cup of strong black tea
1 egg

Melt the margarine, tea and fruit in a large pot.
Simmer for 1 minute.
When the mixture has cooled, add all other
ingredients.
Put in a loaf tin and cook for 1 hour on 350c electric.

A little tip - I do the margarine, tea and fruit the night before.

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Cup Of Tea Cake

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May 13, 2012
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Cup a tea cake NEW
by: Bjaminny

Now, my Mum introduced me to this. I am from Cornwall. Anyway, I brought the cake away from Cornwall at Christmas and my Mum had made one for my brother.A friend of ours really dislikestea and is a keen chef and baker.

We offered him some and called it a fruit cake. He loved it. Couldn't believe it that it was made with a cup of tea.

You just cannot go wrong with the 'Cup a tea cake'

Apr 13, 2012
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Amazing Cake! NEW
by: Kate

I found this receipe on the internet and what a steal! I originally made it for my husband whose nan use to make him it as a child and she lost her receipe! So I decided to try and make him one to cheer him up... He loved it. He then took some for his mum to try and she loved it too. His nan loves it so much I am making her one today. It has a great taste and is so moist. Can highly recommend this receipe!

Mar 08, 2011
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reply to sam
by: Sarah

Sam, a cup is just that, a cup. A mug you'd drink coffee from. There's never been a set amount.

Jan 23, 2011
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This is for my sister
by: shirleyAnonymous

My sister has been making this for many years and has lost her original recipe. She made one the weekend and it was not to her liking and she wasn't sure if an egg that she added was not required so she ask me to find a recipe and as noted, an egg was required. She was wondering if the reason might have been the flour,do you have any thouhts on this matter. Thanks

Jan 18, 2011
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mixed fruits
by: Anonymous

In this recipe what fruits are in the mixed fruits?

Nov 11, 2009
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great cumfort food
by: Irene

This is a great recipe, I have been looking for it for ages, tried it over 35 years and just remarried, wait till my hubby tastes this one. Thank you

Aug 21, 2009
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How much is a cup?
by: Sam Mc

Hi - this recipe sounds great but what in ml or fluid oz is a cup of tea?

Apr 19, 2009
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Mixed spice
by: May

In UK - you buy 'mixed spice' ready made - but I think it is the same as Allspice in USA. You don't say where you're from - but hopefully you will be able to get something similar. I think it has nutmeg and ginger as well as cinnamon in it.
Hope this helps.
May

Apr 18, 2009
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Spice
by: Anonymous

What type of spice is used?

Jan 12, 2008
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yummy moist cake
by: Susan

I remember I used to make this a lot, one of my pals gave me the recipe not long after I was married (over 30 yrs ago) and it was a great quick way of making something that tastes and smells lovely. I almost thought I'd made it as a housewife - being able to bake and all!!! I haven't made it in years so will have to rattle up one. Only thing is I'd probably eat most of it myself as I cannot resist it - especially when it's still warm. I know you're meant to wait on it cooling but mmmm...! Post festivities I guess I'd maybe better not make it this week or it will add to the extra tight jeans! Maybe we'll have some visitors next weekend who will help me eat it and save me from too much indulgence!

Nov 09, 2007
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Sounds delicious!
by: May

This recipe sounds easy to make (and quick). If you're making it again - maybe send me a photograph, as it looks such an easy recipe, but not common. Others might like to see what it looks like.

I'll need to try it. Thanks for sharing it.

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