Barm Brack This recipe is steeped in tradition. There are many items that can be found within the cake which suggest various different things for the recipient. If you get a ring it suggests that you will be married within one year, a coin could suggest you will get rich... Make 1 cake 8floz/ 250ml strong cold tea 1lb/ 400g mixed dried fruit 1 teaspoon mixed spice or pumpkin spices mix extra for the syrup 7oz/ 225g plain (all purpose) flour 6oz/ 175g brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoon