I've wanted to make rock cakes for so long, and friends, I’m so glad I did! They are buttery, crumbly, packed with mixed dried fruit, and SUPER DELICIOUS!
Rock Cakes
I saw these British cakes for the first time in the Harry Potter movie. I kept talking about them with my daughter until I decided to try them, and we LOVED THEM.
The recipe is effortless and takes just 25 minutes. Simply combine, shape the dough, and bake to perfection! I really enjoy these old-fashioned cakes for breakfast or afternoon tea.
You'll Need
Complete information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Flour: I use self-rising flour.
Baking powder: It improves the texture, making it lighter and fluffy.
Butter: I use unsalted cold butter; using cold butter helps in making a crumbly texture.
Mixed dried fruit: Use your favorite dried fruit, you may use just raisins.
Egg: I use just one large egg.
Sugar: I used ¼ cup granulated sugar.
Milk: Helps makes a soft dough. It also adds another layer of richness and moisture to the cakes.
Demerara sugar: I sprinkle it on the cakes to add sweetness and crunch.
How To Make Rock Cakes
One: Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Two: Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
Three: Lightly rub the butter in the mixture with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Four: Now, mix in the sugar and dried fruit until incorporated.
Five: Mix in the egg and a tablespoon of the milk, and whisk with a fork to combine (if the mixture is still dry, add another tablespoon of milk, until the dough holds together).
Tip: Do not overmix the batter. You want to mix the batter just until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Six: Divide the mixture into ¼ cups and put them in the baking pan.
Tip: To give your cakes a rocky appearance, don't flatten the dough, scoop it on the baking tray and leave it.
Seven: Sprinkle the unbaked cakes with Demerara sugar.
Eight: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, allow to cool then serve.
Tip: I store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. I also freeze them for 1-2 months.
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Recipe
Rock Cakes
Ingredients
- 225 g self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter , at room temperature, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup mixed dried fruit
- 1 large egg
- 1-3 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
- Lightly rub the butter in the mixture with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Now, mix in the sugar and dried fruit until incorporated.
- Mix in the egg and a tablespoon of the milk, and whisk with a fork to combine (if the mixture is still dry, add another tablespoon of milk, until the dough holds together).
- Divide the mixture into ¼ cups and put them in the baking pan. Sprinkle with Demerara sugar.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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