Eccles cakes recipe

Name: Eccles cakes recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g (3.5oz) Grated carrot; 85 g (3oz) Dark soft brown sugar; 1 Large egg; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) Rapeseed oil; 80 g (2.8oz) Wholemeal self raising flour; 1 tsp Mixed spice; 1 Zest of orange; 100 g (3.5oz) Pre-soaked sultanas (1hour in water); 80 g (2.8oz) Walnuts crushed; 500 g (17.6oz) Puff pastry; 0.5 tsp Baking powder; 1 tbsp Caster sugar; 2 ml (0.1fl oz) Milk

Servings: persons

100 g (3.5oz) Grated carrot
85 g (3oz) Dark soft brown sugar
1 Large egg
50 ml (1.8fl oz) Rapeseed oil
80 g (2.8oz) Wholemeal self raising flour
1 tsp Mixed spice
1 Zest of orange
100 g (3.5oz) Pre-soaked sultanas (1hour in water)
80 g (2.8oz) Walnuts crushed
500 g (17.6oz) Puff pastry
0.5 tsp Baking powder
1 tbsp Caster sugar
2 ml (0.1fl oz) Milk

1
Using an electric whisk, beat the sugar, egg and oil together until light and airy.
2
Fold in the four, spices and baking powder, followed by the zest, carrot, sultanas and walnuts, cover the mix and keep chilled until required.
3
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until the pastry is between 3-5mm thick,cut out 10-14cm in diameter circles-you should get approximately eight to ten circles.
4
Place a dessert spoon of the mixture in the centre of each circle of each puff pastry.
5
Brush a little water on the edges of the pastry and then fold them in to from a pattie shaped parcel.
6
Turn them over and brush with milk and sprinkle with the sugar, place on a baking tray, making 3 cuts on the top with a knife and bake for 30 min at 180 degrees C.
7
Serve warm from the oven.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g (3.5oz) Grated carrot, 85 g (3oz) Dark soft brown sugar, 1 Large egg, 50 ml (1.8fl oz) Rapeseed oil, and more.

Yes, Eccles cakes recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!