Banbury Cakes – a delicious recipe with pastry, butter, raisins, currants, peel, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Set the oven to 425u00b0F or Mark 7.
2
Mix the melted butter, fruit, peel, sugar and spice together in a bowl, mixing well.
3
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and, using a saucer, cut into about 16 circles.
4
Divide the fruit mixture evenly between them, then dampen edges of the pastry circles and draw up into the center, sealing well.
5
Turn over, and with hands, gently form the cakes into ovals, then press down very gently with a rolling pin.
6
Make 3 diagonal cuts across the top of each cake, then brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
7
Place on lightly greased baking trays and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
8
Serve slightly warm.
211
kcal
Calories
11
g
Fat
28
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb puff pastry, 2 ounces butter, melted, 4 ounces raisins, 4 ounces currants, and more.
Yes, Banbury Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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