A little cake with a rough exterior like a rock is known as a rock cake, sometimes known as a rock bun. They were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War because they save money at a period of stringent rationing because they require fewer eggs and less sugar than regular cakes.
Rock cakes Recipe
The ideal afternoon snack is rock cake made using our straightforward, tried-and-true recipe. These simple fruit buns from the grocery store will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Oven: fan/gas 180°C/160°F 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Flour, baking powder, and one teaspoon of the spice are added to a bowl. Add the butter after cutting it into small pieces. The flour and butter should be properly mixed to produce fine crumbs (or do this in the food processor) (or do this in the food processor).
- After combining the fruit and muscovado sugar, add the egg and milk. Mix until the mixture resembles dough. To allow for expansion, distribute the mixture onto the baking sheet in ten irregular blobs. The leftover spice combination and sugar mixture should be sprinkled over the cakes. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Fat 9g
- saturates 5g
- carbs 29g
- sugars 15g
- fibre 1g
- protein 3g
- low insalt 0.5g
Final Thought:
The perfect afternoon snack is our simple, classic rock cake recipe. Everyone will love these straightforward fruit buns from the pantry.
