Dairy-Free Welsh Cakes
Enjoy a guilt-free twist on a traditional favorite with this Dairy-Free Welsh Cakes recipe—perfect for tea time or a cozy snack any day of the week. These tender, spiced griddle cakes are packed with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins (or currants) while swapping out dairy for vegan butter and plant-based milk, making them ideal for those with dietary restrictions or seeking vegan treats. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick griddling process, these golden-brown beauties come together effortlessly and deliver all the charm of classic Welsh cakes without any dairy. Serve them dusted with sugar alongside a steaming cup of tea for an indulgent yet satisfying treat that’s completely dairy-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 75 grams Granulated sugar
- 75 grams Raisins or currants
- 125 grams Vegan butter or dairy-free margarine
- 3 tablespoons Plant-based milk (unsweetened, such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (for greasing the griddle)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the granulated sugar and raisins (or currants) to the dry ingredients and mix well to evenly distribute them.
Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the vegan butter or dairy-free margarine into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 cm (approximately 3/8 inch).
Using a round cookie cutter (about 6-7 cm in diameter), cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
Heat a non-stick griddle or flat frying pan over low-medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
Working in batches, place the Welsh cakes onto the griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Keep an eye to ensure they cook evenly without burning.
Remove the cooked Welsh cakes from the griddle and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with a little extra granulated sugar if desired. Enjoy with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.2 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
