Eccles Cakes - The Classic British Tea Cake! Recipe

Name: Eccles Cakes - The Classic British Tea Cake!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 -12 ounce) package puff pastry sheets (I like the high quality all butter stuff the best); FILLING; 3 ounces butter; 5 ounces light brown sugar; 5 ounces mix of sultana's and currants; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 grated orange, rind of; TO FINISH; 1 egg, lightly beaten; white sugar, for sprinkling (granulated)

Servings: persons

1 (10 -12 ounce) package puff pastry sheets (I like the high quality all butter stuff the best)
FILLING
3 ounces butter
5 ounces light brown sugar
5 ounces mix of sultana's and currants
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
1 grated orange, rind of
TO FINISH
1 egg, lightly beaten
white sugar, for sprinkling (granulated)

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["Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.", "To make the filling, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Mix into this the other filling ingredients. Set aside.", "Roll the pastry out to about 1/8 inch thick onto a floured surface. Use a 4"" pastry cutter to cut discs of pastry.", "Put a teaspoon of the filling into the middle of one disc.", "Brush half of the edge of this disc with water. Bring up all the sides of the disc to the middle (above the filling), and press tightly to seal.", "Turn the cake over on the work surface, and gently roll it to about 1/4"" to 1/2"" thick. Pat into a rough round shape.", "Repeat for the remaining pastry discs.", "Place disks on a non-stick baking sheet (a greased sheet, or one with parchment paper). Using a sharp knife, make 3 diagonal cuts through the top of each cake. Brush the top of each cake with the egg, and sprinkle a little white sugar over.", "Bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake has risen. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.", "Serve with your afternoon tea!"]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 -12 ounce) package puff pastry sheets (I like the high quality all butter stuff the best), FILLING, 3 ounces butter, 5 ounces light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Eccles Cakes - The Classic British Tea Cake! falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Eccles Cakes - The Classic British Tea Cake!

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