Cardamom Tea Loaf

Delight your senses with this aromatic Cardamom Tea Loaf, a moist and tender quick bread infused with the warm, spicy-sweet flavor of ground cardamom and a subtle hint of brewed black tea. Perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar for depth and optional chopped nuts for added texture, this tea loaf is ideal for a cozy afternoon treat or a sophisticated addition to your high tea menu. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make loaf delivers bakery-quality charm right from your own kitchen. Serve it lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, paired with your favorite cup of tea for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 115 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 ml Whole milk
• 50 ml Brewed black tea (strong)
• 50 grams Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or almonds)
• 15 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Combine the milk and brewed black tea in a small cup. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk-tea mixture. Begin and end with the dry mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

If using chopped nuts, fold them gently into the batter using a spatula.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve with your favorite tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3124.5

Total Fat 137.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 637.9mg	0%
Sodium 2303.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 424.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 222.8g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 370.6mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 955.0mg	0%

*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: 39.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 53.9%