I’ve wanted to make rock cakes for so long! And friends, I’m so glad I finally did! These old-fashioned treats are buttery, crumbly, packed with mixed dried fruit, and absolutely DELICIOUS!
Rock Cakes
As their name suggests, they have a rough shape and a lumpy surface. They're quite unique—you won't find them in your average supermarket.
I saw these British treats 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! Simply combine, shape the dough, and bake to perfection! Enjoy these easy cakes for breakfast or afternoon tea with a cup of Hibiscus Tea.
You'll Need
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: Just 3 tablespoons of room temperature milk.
Demerara sugar: I sprinkle it on the cakes to add sweetness and crunch.
Find the quantities in the recipe card.
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 or in the freezer 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
- 3 tablespoon milk , room temperature
- 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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