Welsh Cakes

Delight your taste buds with traditional Welsh Cakes, a beloved teatime treat from Wales with a history as rich as their flavor. These delightful griddle-cooked cakes are a perfect balance of buttery richness and subtle sweetness, delicately spiced with mixed spice and studded with plump currants. Made with a soft, crumbly dough and cooked to golden perfection on a hot griddle or frying pan, Welsh Cakes come together with ease in just 35 minutes. Dust them with a sprinkle of sugar and serve warm or cold—perfect for pairing with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Whether you’re looking for an authentic taste of Welsh heritage or a quick and comforting homemade snack, these versatile, tender cakes are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 225 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon mixed spice
• 85 grams granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 50 grams currants
• 1 unit large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Sift the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice into a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the sifted dry ingredients.

Step 3

Cube the unsalted butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the currants, mixing evenly through the dry mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add it to the flour and butter mixture.

Step 6

Add the milk one tablespoon at a time and mix until it forms a soft dough. Avoid making the dough too sticky.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thick.

Step 8

Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out circles from the rolled dough.

Step 9

Heat a griddle or heavy-based frying pan on medium heat and lightly grease it with a little butter.

Step 10

Cook each Welsh cake for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove from the griddle and dust with sugar while still warm.

Step 12

Serve warm or cold with tea or coffee. Enjoy your homemade Welsh cakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(585.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2320.4

Total Fat 106.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 443.3mg	0%
Sodium 713.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 143.7g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 54.0IU	0%
Calcium 165.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 772.1mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 54.4%