Traditional Yorkshire Barm Brack
A rich, fruity Yorkshire cake, resembling a barm brack, serves as an ideal afternoon tea treat.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 F (170 C/Gas 3).
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The night before, combine dried fruits and tea in a large bowl, stir, cover, and let soak overnight.
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Line and lightly grease a 22-centimeter (8 1/2-inch) cake tin.
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Cream butter and dark brown sugar in a bowl until light and smooth.
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Mix flour with baking powder.
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Gradually beat eggs into the creamed butter mixture, alternating with additions of the flour mixture, until both are fully incorporated.
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Stir in molasses, whiskey, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
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Drain the soaked fruits, add ground almonds, and stir into the cake mixture until evenly distributed.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin and level the surface.
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Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until dark golden brown.
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Let the cake cool completely in the tin on a cooling rack before serving.