Inspired by my Newfoundland upbringing & UK heritage, this dark Old English fruitcake is a favourite thing to look forward to at Christmas. Old-Fashioned Rock Cakes, a delicious British recipe that is perfect for an afternoon tea party. Soft, crumbly and buttery and packed with dried fruit, these classic rock cakes or rock buns are a timeless family-favourite treat that has been loved for generations.
Quick to bake and inexpensive, rock cakes go back to the Victoria era, although they gain even more popularity during the World War. Featured in Harry Potter, these traditional British rock cakes are easy to make and a favorite with children. The pebbly.
How to make Rock Cakes Recipe FAQs More simple and satisfying recipes Rock Cakes What are Rock Cakes? Rock Cakes, or Rock Buns as they are sometimes called, are a traditional fruit cake that are often served with morning tea. They're crispy on the outside and a little less perfect in shape than most cakes. It's easy to see how they got their name!
These traditional rock cakes (also known as rock buns) are adapted from my Granny's rock cake recipe. Flavoured with raisins, cranberries and orange zest, they are a lovely light baked fruit cake. This traditional Rock Cakes Recipe, also known as Rock Buns, is a British classic.
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A simple light and fluffy cake filled with mixed fruit. How to make rock cakes - Old fashioned British recipe, easy and quick using simple ingredients flour, sugar, butter, dried fruit and egg. Traditional Rock Cakes -Make them more traditional and use 125g mixed dried fruit.
Nutty Rock Cakes - Replace all or some of the fruit with chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts would work well. Rock cake dough should be stiffer than scone dough. Chocolate chips can be used in place of the dried fruit.
For a sweet crunchy finish, sprinkle the rock cakes with demerara sugar before baking. Fruit Rock Cakes Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 - 30 mins Servings: 12 cakes Ingredients: 25g self-raising flour 75g cane sugar 1 tsp baking soda 125g unsalted butter, cut into cubes 150g dried fruit (raisins, sultanas or currants) 1 free-range egg 1 tbsp milk 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) or Gas Mark 4.
Line a baking tray with baking.