At Halloween it's called barmbrack and often contains small trinkets, coins or rings baked into the cake as part of a game of fortune telling. Brew the tea in 1½ cups of hot water and allow to cool.

Then cover with a cloth and leave them to soak – as the fruits absorb the tea they become plump and juicy. When you are ready to make the cake, pre-heat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3 ...

This week I’m sharing a recipe I learned in Ireland this summer for an Irish tea cake, often called barmbrack. This simple cake is made with dark raisins that soak in some strong tea.

Irish tea edges out English tea in caffeine levels ... deliciously warm cup of British tea with a slice of French yogurt cake. The sweet and moist cake complements the tea's malty, somewhat ...