Irish Barmbrack
Irish Barmbrack is a moist tea-soaked fruit loaf scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and bright citrus. Each slice is tender, gently sweet, and speckled with plump dried fruit—perfect buttered alongside a hot cup of tea. Traditionally shared around Halloween, it’s just as welcome any time you want a cozy, spiced treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Soak the dried fruit in hot tea for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a round 9-inch cake pan or a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Stir the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda together; set aside.
- 3
Lightly beat the egg in a large bowl; mix in the sugar, marmalade, orange zest, and the tea-soaked fruit until well combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture just until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 2 hours before transferring to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Press the objects of choice into the cake from the bottom before serving.
- Calories 228.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.59 g Low Source
- Carbs 52.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.6 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.5 mg Moderate
- Sodium 10.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.29 g Low Source
- Sugar 31.01 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source
- Potassium 62.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Irish Barmbrack is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Tea Bags, and Dried Orange Peel. Each serving provides about 228.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irish Barmbrack?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Irish Barmbrack made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Tea Bags, Dried Orange Peel, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Irish Barmbrack?
- Explore these Irish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Irish Barmbrack?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irish Barmbrack easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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