Tea Loaf
TIP: To store, wrap in aluminum foil and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 6oz sultanas
- 6oz raisins
- 10fl. oz strong black tea
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
- 9oz self-raising flour
- 6oz light soft brown sugar
- Butter for serving, as desired
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare the fruit, in a large bowl, mix the sultanas, raisins, tea, orange zest and juice. Cover bowl with a clean tea towel and let the fruit rehydrate for a minimum of 6 hours.
Step 2
When fruit is rehydrated, preheat oven to 180°C/Fan 165°C.
Step 3
Add eggs, flour and sugar to the bowl of soaked fruit and mix until evenly combined. Transfer mixture into the Ninja Foodi Zerostick Loaf tin. Using the back of a spoon, smooth and level the batter.
Step 4
Place the loaf in the centre of the oven and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes.
Step 5
Cooking is complete when the cake is firm to touch and when a cocktail stick is inserted into centre of cake and comes out clean.
Step 6
Allow the loaf to cool in the loaf tin for 15 minutes before transferring the loaf to a wire rack to cool.
Step 7
Serve tea loaf warm or cold, sliced, and spread with butter.