Cake Rusk

Transform your tea-time experience with this homemade Cake Rusk recipe—an irresistible, twice-baked treat that's delightfully crisp, golden, and slightly sweet. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and eggs, this traditional snack is perfect for dipping into your favorite cup of tea or coffee. The secret to achieving its signature crunchy texture lies in the double-baking process: first as a soft cake and then as perfectly crisp slices. With a subtle hint of vanilla and a pleasing buttery flavor, these cake rusks are a versatile snack that stays fresh in an airtight container, making them an ideal make-ahead treat. Perfectly portioned for sharing or savoring solo, this recipe brings the charm of bakery-style cake rusk straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 pinch Salt
• 100 grams Butter
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gently fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice the cake into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Step 10

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake again at 150°C (300°F) for 15 minutes. Flip the slices over and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Step 11

Let the cake rusk cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy with tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(488.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.9

Total Fat 93.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 609.7mg	0%
Sodium 1268.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 103.2g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 111.0IU	0%
Calcium 135.0mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 376.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 47.6%