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Banbury cakes

Serving Details

  • Yields: 12-15 cakes
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Recipe Description

These traditional English cakes are filled with a sweet, tangy filling of dried fruit and spices. They’re perfect for a tea time treat or a festive occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Stir in the dried fruit, almonds, and orange zest.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter at room temperature.
  • You can add other spices, such as ginger or cardamom, to the dough.
  • To make the cakes more festive, you can glaze them with a lemon glaze or sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per cake):

  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 2g

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