Mincemeat and Marzipan Tea Bread

Discover the delicious charm of Mincemeat and Marzipan Tea Bread, a delightful fusion of festive flavors perfect for elevating your afternoon tea ritual. This moist and tender loaf combines the rich spiced sweetness of mincemeat with pockets of creamy marzipan, creating a harmonious blend of warmth and indulgence in every bite. Crafted with self-raising flour, caster sugar, and buttery richness, this tea bread is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time before baking to perfection in the oven. The subtle hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor profile, while a delicate dusting of icing sugar adds an elegant finish. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter afternoons, this easy-to-make recipe yields eight generous slices of pure comfort, guaranteed to charm your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams Self-raising flour
• 100 grams Caster sugar
• 100 grams Butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 200 grams Mincemeat
• 100 grams Marzipan
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Icing sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F and grease or line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with baking parchment.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, rub the butter into the self-raising flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the caster sugar and make a well in the center.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold the mincemeat into the batter until evenly incorporated.

Step 7

Cut the marzipan into small cubes (about 1 cm) and gently fold them into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the tea bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, sprinkle the top with icing sugar for decoration before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	923.6 grams (923.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3004

Total Fat 106.20g	136%
Saturated Fat 51.00g	255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 613mg	204%
Sodium 2715mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 468.10g	170%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 259.30g
Protein 44.10g	88%

Vitamin D 125IU	626%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 976mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.3%