Barmbrack (Irish Tea Bread) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2½ cups mixed dried fruit (such as golden raisins, currants, candied citrus peel)
• 2 cups strongly brewed black tea (made with 3 tea bags)
• 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
• Unsalted butter, for greasing
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• Salted butter, softened, for serving (optional)