Darjeeling Cranberry Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf Fat Free
Infused with the delicate aroma of Darjeeling tea and packed with vibrant bursts of dried cranberries, zesty orange, and warming ginger, this Fat-Free Darjeeling Cranberry Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf is a guilt-free indulgence perfect for any time of day. Light and moist, thanks to tea-soaked cranberries, this loaf delivers a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors with every bite. The recipe is wonderfully simple, requiring no butter or oil, and comes together in under an hour, making it a must-try for health-conscious bakers. Ideal as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a comforting addition to your tea service, this fat-free loaf pairs beautifully with a hot cup of tea or a smear of orange marmalade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Darjeeling tea leaves
- 250 ml Boiling water
- 100 grams Dried cranberries
- 225 grams Self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 100 grams Caster sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) for fan-assisted ovens. Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment or lightly grease it.
Steep the Darjeeling tea leaves in 250ml of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea and discard the leaves. Pour the hot tea over the dried cranberries in a bowl and let them soak for 15 minutes to plump up.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the self-raising flour and ground ginger together. Stir in the caster sugar and fresh orange zest.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs until frothy. Add the soaked cranberries along with any remaining tea liquid, and mix well.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf tin. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is or with a light spread of marmalade for extra orange flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1981 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.4 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
