Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread Recipe

This delightful mincemeat and marzipan tea loaf recipe, discovered in a rather unexpected place (a Sunday paper!), is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Its moist texture and irresistible blend of sweet marzipan and spiced mincemeat make it perfect for afternoon tea or a festive gathering. This recipe keeps wonderfully well, staying moist for 4-5 days when properly wrapped – making it ideal for baking ahead. Try it – you won't regret it!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 2938.4 kcal

Protein 78g

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Ingredients for Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread

225g Self Raising Flour
Butter
Light Muscovado Sugar
100g Marzipan
2 large Eggs
200g Mincemeat
50g Flaked Almonds
lightly Icing Sugar
175g Caster Sugar

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How to Make Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4).
Grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with greaseproof paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the 175g caster sugar and 225g self-raising flour.
Add the 100g cubed marzipan and mix well into the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the 2 large eggs. Stir in the 200g mincemeat.
Gradually add the wet ingredients (eggs and mincemeat mixture) to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top.
Sprinkle the 50g flaked almonds evenly over the top.
Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the loaf is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately dust lightly with icing sugar while still warm.
Let the tea loaf cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

158 g

Sugar

884g

Fat

310g

Carbs

149g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread?

Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread?

Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread has approximately 2938.4 calories per serving, with about 78 g protein, 149 g carbohydrates and 169 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread?

The key ingredients for Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread are Self Raising Flour, Butter, Light Muscovado Sugar, Marzipan, Eggs, Mincemeat. See the full list with measurements above.