Mel's Overnight Tea Loaf

There is nothing quite like a cup of tea and a slice of cake. This recipe is great for when you are busy - a few minutes prep and a little bit of stirring and you're done - a piece of cake really!

• 175g raisins

• 175g sultanas

• zest of an orange

• 350ml freshly brewed tea

• 1 tsp mixed spice

• 270g self-raising flour

• 100g caster sugar

• 100g dark brown sugar

• 2 eggs
  
  

1. Before bed, pop the fruit and grated zest into a large bowl. Pour over the freshly brewed tea; cover and leave to soak overnight.

2. In the morning, stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Bake in a lined 2lb loaf tin at 150c. After one hour, check the loaf and pop a piece of baking paper across the top if it is getting too brown. Continue baking for about 20 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

4. Turn out onto a cooling rack and brush top with apricot jam.

5. Serve sliced and buttered with a lovely cuppa!

Download Mel’s Overnight Tea Loaf recipe here