Rock Cakes
Rock cakes are old-fashioned British treats with rough, lumpy shapes and light, crumbly textures. They are easy to make and perfect for afternoon tea.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 193kcal
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter, cold and cut into pieces
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup mixed dried fruit (I use a mix of sultanas, raisins, currants and candied mixed peel)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream , room temperature
- 1 tablespoon light brown 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 heavy cream, and whisk with a fork to combine (if the mixture is still dry, add another tablespoon of cream, until the dough holds together).
- Divide the mixture into ¼ cups and put them in the baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter. You want to mix the batter just until all ingredients are well incorporated.