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