Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (brown sugar works best for a richer flavor)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (currants, raisins, or sultanas)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and incorporate until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk and pour into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and fold in dried fruits.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto a lined baking tray, spacing them evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For soft rock cakes, add an extra tablespoon of milk or reduce baking time slightly.
- Experiment by using fresh fruits, but consider moisture content when doing so.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rock cake
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
