Soul Cakes
Transport your taste buds to a world of heritage and charm with these traditional Soul Cakes, a timeless treat steeped in history and perfect for any teatime gathering. Made with a buttery, crumbly base and infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these lightly sweetened cakes are studded with dried fruits and brightened with a touch of zesty lemon. Quick and simple to prepare, with only 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields 12 beautifully golden cakes that can be served warm or at room temperature. Enhance their rustic appeal with a scored cross on top, a nod to their historic origins. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with a steaming cup of tea, Soul Cakes offer a delightful way to savor sweet, spiced flavors with a comforting, nostalgic twist. Perfect for seasonal celebrations or a cozy anytime snack, these spiced cakes bring history and flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Butter, unsalted (cold, cubed)
- 100 grams Caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 75 grams Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, or chopped dates)
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 1 medium lemon Grated zest of a lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Add the cubed butter into the dry ingredients, rubbing it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the caster sugar, mixed dried fruits, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk together.
Gradually add the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add an extra teaspoon of milk at a time.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) thick.
Using a round cookie or biscuit cutter (approximately 6 cm or 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Optionally, use a knife to score a simple cross mark on the top of each cake. This is a traditional design for soul cakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cakes are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
Allow the soul cakes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or room temperature. These soul cakes are delightful on their own or with a cup of tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.5 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.6 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*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.
