Low Fat Welsh Cakes
Elevate your teatime with these delightful Low Fat Welsh Cakes, a lighter twist on the traditional Welsh classic. Crafted with a combination of all-purpose flour, low-fat spread, and skimmed milk, these tender treats are packed with currants for bursts of natural sweetness and a subtle hint of cinnamon (optional) for extra warmth. Perfectly golden and cooked on a griddle, these guilt-free cakes require just minutes to prepare and offer the same satisfying texture and flavor with fewer calories. Serve them warm or at room temperature, plain or with a dollop of jam for an irresistibly wholesome snack or dessert. Ideal for health-conscious bakers, this recipe combines simplicity with indulgence—perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 50 grams Low-fat spread (or light butter)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Currants (or raisins)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Skimmed milk
- 3 spritzes Oil spray (for cooking)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon.
Cut the low-fat spread into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips to rub the spread into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Stir in the granulated sugar and currants (or raisins).
In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix in the skimmed milk. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough comes together. It should be firm but slightly sticky.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about 1 cm thickness.
Use a round cutter (approximately 6 cm in diameter) to cut out Welsh cake shapes. Re-roll scraps as necessary to create more cakes.
Heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly spritz it with oil spray.
Cook the Welsh cakes in batches, about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, plain or with a light spread of jam for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 714 mg | 15% | |
*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.
