Description
Delight in the nostalgia of British tea time with these delightful Rock Cakes. These rustic treats are quick to make and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried mixed fruit or raisins
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Rub in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sugar and dried fruit.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, and vanilla, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can use dried cranberries, currants, or chopped dates instead of mixed fruit.
- For a sweeter touch, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rock cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
