The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery:
Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
I love baking, as many of my regular readers will know! I love the weighing and sifting, as well as the perusal of cookbooks and those cracking recipe ideas that come to you in the middle of the night. I also love bakeware, and especially British non-stick bakeware; so, when I was sent this gorgeous limited edition tin recently, from George Wilkinson, I was over the moon, especially as I already have the matching cake tin in this range too. Now, it is easy for some readers to think that as I was sent this tin for free, my review will be biased – well, not at all. I try to be objective, honest as well as fair in all of my reviews, and the simple fact is that I LOVE all of the George Wilkinson range, for numerous reasons. Firstly, it is all British, secondly, it is really well made and comes with a 15 year guarantee; thirdly, I LOVE the GlideX non-stick finish, as well as the fact that the bakeware is scratch and flake-resistant. But, beyond all the practical reasons, it JUST looks SO good – its stylish good looks add a certain British baking panache to any avid baker’s kitchen! My lovely old-fashioned and vintage looking loaf tin is part of the Limited Edition range that comprises a cake tin (that I already have), a muffin/bun tin and a baking sheet.
Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
I pondered for many days about what I would bake in my lovely vintage looking tin; and then it came to me, as I have been making lots of marmalade lately, for the Marmalade Awards, I would make an old-fashioned marmalade tea loaf. Plus, a tea loaf was the perfect recipe to make for a little project I am working on with Clover Seedburst. I have been asked to work on a couple of recipe ideas with Clover Seedburst; so this loaf was made just so I could spread some of this lovely seeded spread on to a thick slice of tea loaf, served with a cup of tea of course. I am VERY impressed with Seedburst – it has 70% less saturated fat than butter, and contains seeds and whole grains in it. It is well known that seeds and grains are the power house of nutrition and energy, and are packed with unsaturated fats which contain “good” HDL (high density lipoprotein) fats that help to maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels for a healthy heart. It’s suitable for vegetarians and it TASTES great too!
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
I had planned to actually bake my cake WITH Seedburst, but it is not suitable for baking and some cooking – however, it is delectable spread on toast, slathered over baked potatoes, used in sandwiches as well as being added to cooked fresh vegetables, and it was DELICIOUS when spread on a slice of my Sticky Marmalade Tea Loaf too. The seeds and grains are visible in the spread, and it also has a drop of sea salt added which makes it is a “savoury” kind of low-fat spread. But, I LOVE that sweet and salty flavour combination, a bit like salted caramel, and so it really did taste amazing when spread on my marmalade tea loaf.
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
The recipe is based on an old family recipe, that my grandmother used to make; she would use Seville orange marmalade and add ginger to the loaf as my grandfather was a bit of a ginger addict, as I am. But, I discovered half a jar of home-made ginger marmalade lurking at the back of the fridge, so I thought I would make a double ginger tea loaf. The glaze is a modern invention and based on the “drizzle” cake idea, but it does keep the cake beautifully moist and adds an extra marmalade kick to the loaf. You can freeze this loaf in slices, just pop a piece of greaseproof paper between the slices and then put them into a container or a “zip-lock” freezer bag.
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
This is the first recipe that I have developed that uses Seedburst, look put for a savoury one at the beginning of next week. In case you were wondering, as I was, what seeds and grains are contained in Seedburst, they are: Sesame, barley, linseeds, oats, wheat, rye and millet. The spread has a vaguely “Ryvita” kind of smell, which was rather comforting, and tasted delicious – a sort of cross between a salted butter and a crisp bread, and the texture of the seeds and grains in the spread added to the overall tasting experience. Both Malcolm, (my husband) and I were impressed, and the plan is to use some in a baked potato next time we have them.
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it, it’s an easy “throw it all in one bowl” type of recipe, and other marmalades can be used of you are not a lover of ginger; likewise, substitute the ground ginger for some cinnamon along with the mixed spice. My verdict for the George Wilkinson loaf tin – it’s BRILLIANT! I sprayed the tin lightly with some baking spray and forgot to line the base with greaseproof paper (ooops), and the loaf just FELL out of the tin, no sticking at all. The loaf tin was also a breeze to clean, with a little hot soapy water, and that was it. I will leave you with the recipe below, do try some Clover Seedburst next time you go shopping, we both thought it was wonderful. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, see you soon, Karen
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
Disclaimer: I was sent a George Wilkinson Ltd Edition Loaf Tin for free to review, with no request to post my findings here; I have chosen to share my review and thoughts with my readers, as I believe the product to be of the highest quality and a great help in the kitchen.
Disclaimer: I was paid a fee by Clover Seedburst to cover the cost of my ingredients in developing some recipes that use the spread; this is recipe number one, and I have one more recipe to share with my readers. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way by Clover Seedburst.
Karen S Burns-Booth
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf
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| Serves | 12 slices |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour, 25 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Wheat |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Halloween |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
- 150g ginger marmalade (About a third of an 450g jar) (or normal marmalade if you are not a lover of ginger)
- 175g margarine or butter, softened
- 175g light muscovado sugar
- 3 large free-range eggs, beaten
- 225g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsps ground ginger
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 100g walnuts, shelled and roughly chopped
Note
A traditional British tea loaf made with ginger marmalade, spices and chopped walnuts. The sticky glaze keeps the loaf lovely and moist, and adds an extra marmalade zing to the tea loaf. Serve in slices with butter or a high quality spread, such as Clover Seedburst. Perfect for the school or office lunch box, picnics and afternoon tea. Can be frozen in slices, with greaseproof paper in-between each slice. Use any marmalade that you have to hand; grapefruit and traditional Seville orange marmalade is also delicious.
Directions
| Step 1 | Preheat the oven to 180 C/Gas 4. Butter a 1kg/2lb loaf tin and line with bottom with greaseproof paper. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the marmalade in a small saucepan. |
| Step 2 | In a mixing bowl, add the remaining marmalade with the softened margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and spices, and mix until smooth and light for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped walnuts and stir well. |
| Step 3 | Pour or spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top. |
| Step 4 | Bake for about 1 to 1 1/4 hours until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil after 40 minutes if the loaf is browning too much. Once cooked, carefully remove from the tin, and cool slightly on a wire rack. |
| Step 5 | Gently heat the reserved marmalade with a teaspoon of water, and then spread the marmalade glaze over the top of the warm loaf. (You can also add the glaze to the loaf whilst in the tin, but this makes it more difficult to get out) |
| Step 6 | Serve cut into slices and buttered if desired. |
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
The Lavender & Lovage Weekend Bakery: Sticky Ginger Marmalade Tea Loaf Recipe
That Seedburst stuff looks interesting. It’s not something I would ever have thought to buy, but now it has definitely caught my eye. And the tea loaf looks just delicious.
Thanks Alicia, I am a butter gal’ normally, but I DID like this!
I have serious baking tin envy! It’s a stunner. As is this loaf, it’s sound the perfect afternoon treat.
I know! I am rather pleased with my tins! 🙂
What a gorgeous looking loaf. So sticky and fruity. I live a loaf cake like this. It reminds me of visits to my grandmas house who would always serve her tea loaf spread with butter. Lovely tin too. They’re such a fab range aren’t they? Xxx
It’s a really lovely range of bakeware Dom, I love it! Karen
Ohh Karen, that is my kind of dessert! I love baked sweet breads & pie! I’ll bet your home smelled amazing too!!! This looks like a keeper!
Have a lovely weekend!
Thanks Mary, the house did smell rather lovely as this tea load baked! Karen
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marmalade and ginger are the sort of things that remind us of grandmothers – I love the sound of this loaf – it would suit my mum very well too so I must bookmark it for next time I make her a cake
This is a truly grandmother type recipe. I agree! Thanks! Karen
I so much like these baking tins! Look gorgeous!
Ginger marmalade? I’ll have to find some and make the cake!
Great recipe!
Ginger marmalade is very easy to find in the UK and you can also make it yourself too! Karen
Your sticky loaf looks amazing and your photos are beautiful as ever. This is just the kind of cake I enjoy the most. The spread is such a good idea, but I cannot see past lurpack I am afraid.
Thanks Jac, I am a lurpack and butter lover myself, but, I really did love this seeded spread! Karen
I absolutely love the look of your loaf I will definatley make this for the village flower show in September. I spend loads of time looking for tea loaf recipes to make and enter in the show. Last year I made a date and walnut loaf which has taken 1st place in previous times, it was not up to my usualy standard and was beaten into 2nd place by my tea loaf which I had found in a supermarket magazine just weeks before. If I can make your loaf and get it to look as good as your amazing photo I am sure it will be a winner.
GOOD luck and I am sure your loaf will be a prize winner! I have lots of other baking recipes that you may be interested in here: Baking – from scones to cakes, tea loaves and biscuits! Thanks also for your lovely comment! Karen
I have tweeted this post,it does look very yummy!
This cake looks lovely. I adore tea loafs. I’ve also been looking for a nice deep loaf tin and this one looks great! Shared on twitter.
Thanks Fiona! I also like deep loaves……..more to spread your butter or spread on! Karen
Gorgeous cake Karen – my favourite sort, sticky and moist. And as a fellow ginger lover, I love the double kick element! It looks so pretty too in your lovely new tin. But I’m afraid I’d have to spread mine with butter although it was interesting to read what you thought of the new spread.
Yes. I am also a butter lover, but I did love the texture and taste of this seeded spread, as a change! Karen
This looks amazing!
sounds yum – will need to try and make this!
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Looks absolutely delicious
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I do love a good tea loaf and this sounds so delish! Tweeting @perkyhayley 🙂
Nice recipe but I would wait and have this with a mid morning cuppa rather than at breakfast. Some how I don’t fancy cake for breakfast.
I love marmalade loaf cakes anyway, but this looks really special!! Thanks for the recipe xx
This sounds like a great excuse to have cake for breakfast!
YUM All my favorites in one bite!
I’ve got a jar of ginger marmalade, it’s been in the fridge since we were given it at Christmas! But cake for breakfast, can I justify it….yes I’m sure I can!
Think I will make this tomorrow, hehe, excited already!
GO for it! I always think of it as fruit bread, who am I kidding!
wow this looks great and that spread looks really interesting I might try and find some.
I don’t usually eat cake for breakfast but this tea loaf looks like it’d be fine – not too sweet.
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This looks delicious, I am a big fan of ginger and this sounds like something I could makeand DEFINITELY eat!!
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I love the idea of having this for breakfast. I’m often running out the door so a quick slice of cake works really well. I discovered this when finishing off my Christmas cake. It’s the end of February and I still have some left! Might try making the marmalade to your recipe too.
What a lovely sticky loaf.
Love marmalade so this is right up my street
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I love loaf cakes and this looks great. I’m not really a marmalade lover though so I wonder if it would work with lime marmalade which I do love. mmmm I’ll have to try it out.
This would be a great addition to a fabulous breakfast table.
Looks delicious
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This looks so yummy 🙂
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Yeah! I made this yesterday pm and it was delicious! Going to make a one for my mum this afternoon!
this looks so yummy! loving the baking tin
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This is an amazing recipe, we love it, even though it has sunk both times I’ve made it.
I used orange marmalade for the ginger and added candied ginger in place of the nuts, husband allergic.
Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly, but I’m in the USA, could my different ingredients be causing the sinking issue?
Thank you for your wonderful blog, history-sharing and recipes!
Kim
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Looks nice, but i would suggest as an alternative to put nuts inside
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must try this recipe,i love ginger
Never thought I would eat cake for brekkie! But I suppose the Spanish do – those little Madiera cakes!
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This looks like such a wonderful breakfast. Would be great toasted. MMM. Shared on g+
Thanks – great recipe!
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This looks lovely! I may have to try this recipe out today 🙂
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This looks delicious spread with English butter. My mum used to make something similar when I was a child, it brings back fond memories
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I’ve got jars of marmalade from my 3 fruit marmalade making spree a few months ago. I will have to try this…yum!
Perfect with a cup of tea, it looks so yummy.
OMG I am addicted – made this at least 7 times! Re-tweeted!
Thanks Tracy! Glad you like the recipe! Karen 🙂
Gonna have to try this recipe, looks Delicious
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My hubby would love this, thanks for sharing
I want to make this but ginger marmalade is so hard to get by here in the States! Also would be impossible for me to try Seedburst. That looks delicious!
Just use a normal margarine or butter and add some seeds Crystal!
Just add fresh ginger pieces to your marmalade. (It works!)
Or, ginger powder works as well.
dd
Great tip thanks Dianne
Hi there,
I have a question. Should i be mixing the butter sugar egg nd marmalade using an electric mixer? I made this today but sadly my loaf sunk in the middle. Not sure why. Wondering if the ingredients should simply by mixed together gently.
You can use a mixer or a wooden spoon, not sure why it sunk in the middle without being there, maybe too much liquid? Karen
Thanks Karen. Will try again this weekend 🙂 practice till perfect!
This is an amazing recipe, we love it, even though it has sunk both times I’ve made it.
I used orange marmalade for the ginger and added candied ginger in place of the nuts, husband allergic.
Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly, but I’m in the USA, could my different ingredients be causing the sinking issue?
Thank you for your wonderful blog, history-sharing and recipes!
Kim
Made this today and it was a triumph. I used a lovely ginger jam which worked really well. Many thanks for sharing this recipe. A new family favourite.
Thanks so much for letting me know Helen, that’s great to know, as we also love this cake here at Chez L and L too! Karen
This tea loaf looks absolutely lovely and I love marmalade and ginger!
I want to know if I can make a smaller version for ONE person or, into cupcakes?
Conserving energy is my thing, so can I cook it in the micro-oven instead for less timing?
Thank you for your time & wonderful baking!
STAY SAFE & HEALTHY!
‘DD’ (Gatineau, QC CANADA)
Hi there! You can make this in smaller cakes but you cannot bake it in the microwave though, sorry, it needs to be a conventional oven. Or, an oven in a microwave. Karen