These old-fashioned rock cakes have a crumbly texture, a buttery taste and a beautiful golden brown color! And the raisins I added make them even more delicious. YUM!
Rock Cakes
I saw these British cakes for the first time in Harry Potter movie, and they looked SOO delicious and crumbly. So, I decided to try them, and I am so glad I did.
I really enjoy them for breakfast or afternoon tea. The recipe is effortless and takes just 25 minutes. Simply combine, shape the dough, and bake to perfection!
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: I made this recipe without baking powder once, and it turned out dense. Baking powder significantly improves the texture, making it lighter. So, don't skip it!
Butter: I use unsalted butter adds a rich flavor to all baking recipes.
Mixed dried fruit: Use your favorite dried fruit; It gives the recipe a fruity flavor.
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.
Step By Step Instructions
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. You can use a fork to make a rock-like shape on your pan.
Seven: Sprinkle the unbaked cakes with Demerara sugar.
Eight: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
How To Store Them
I store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. I also freeze them for 1-2 months.
These cakes are best served fresh from the oven. Frozen cakes should be reheated in a preheated oven at 300F / 150C for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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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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