Teisen Mel (Traditional Welsh Honeycake) – a delicious recipe with white household flour, baking powder, ground allspice, honey, honey, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Sieve the flour, baking powderand spice into a bowl.
2
Lightly grease a tin pie plate measuring about 8-1/2-inches across the top.
3
Cream the butter with 3 oz sugar until creamy and light.
4
Add the egg yolks then the 1/4 lb honey, gradually.
5
Gently mix in the flour, then the milk.
6
Spread the mixture in the prepared tin, mounding it slightly in the center.
7
Bake at 400 F (200 C) gas mark 6 for about half an hour.
8
Let the cake rest in its tin for 2 minutes before turning it out on to a wire rack.
9
Let it cool for 10 minutes then slide it onto a baking tray and brush the top with 1 tablespoon warmed honey - or red currant jelly if you prefer.
10
Whisk the egg whites and the remaining 1 oz sugar to make a glossy meringue mixture. Swirl this over the top of the cake and bake at 325 F (160 C) gas mark 3 for about 20 minutes.
11
Serve the cake when it is cold.
694
kcal
Calories
29
g
Fat
99
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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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: 1/2 lb plain white household flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice or 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, 1/4 lb melted honey, and more.
Yes, Teisen Mel (Traditional Welsh Honeycake) 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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