Welsh Raisin Date Nut Cake Bara Brith

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There are many versions of the bara brith, as many perhaps, as there are welsh cooks. It is basically a spicy raisin cake, deep, dark and delicious. This cake is a bit unorthodox, but very moist and fruity.

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Steps

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In a saucepan , heat together first 6 ingredients and allow mixture to simmer for a minute or 2 , or until nicely blended and raisins are plumped.

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Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

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Mix together and stir in the next 8 ingredients until dry ingredients are just moistened.

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Do not overmix.

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Stir in the apricot jam.

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Scrape batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan and bake in a 325f.

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Oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester , inserted in center , comes out clean.

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Allow to cool in pan , and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and store cake in the refrigerator.

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Easiest& best !.

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Coffee cakes and quick breads.

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Ingredients

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butter, brewed tea, sweetened condensed milk, golden raisin, black currants, dates, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, walnuts, apricot jam