Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 500g
- Granulated sugar: 100g
- Mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, cranberries): 250g
- Guinness stout: 300ml
- Warm milk: 150ml
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Tea: 1 black teabag
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (for glazing)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Grease a 23cm round cake tin.
- Steep the teabag in the warm milk for 5 minutes, then remove the teabag.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the Guinness, tea-infused milk, and dried fruit to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brack to cool slightly in the tin before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To glaze, heat the honey in a small saucepan until it is runny. Brush the honey over the top of the brack.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Dense and moist
- Rich, fruity flavor
- Hints of Guinness and spices
- Topped with a honey glaze
User Comments:
- "Amazing! The perfect Irish treat for St. Patrick's Day."
- "Loved the combination of Guinness and dried fruit."
- "Easy to make and turned out beautifully."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have Guinness, you can use another dark stout beer.
- The batter should be quite wet, so don't be tempted to add more flour.
- Let the brack cool completely before slicing to avoid it crumbling.
