British Rock Cakes
Fall for these delicious rock cakes sprinkled with dried fruit, soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the surface. A classic, simple, and friendly British recipe, perfect for afternoon tea. Ready in less than an hour, it will delight both kids and adults.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4.5 oz cold butter, cubed
- 5.3 oz mixed dried fruit
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 355°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the texture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fold the dried fruit into the mixture.
- 4
In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Pour the egg-milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spoon until a thick, lumpy dough forms.
- 6
Drop golf-ball-sized spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well as they will spread during baking.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cakes are golden brown.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use very cold butter for a softer result. If your dough is too dry, add a little milk gradually. The dried fruit can be raisins, cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or a homemade mix.
