Welsh Cakes Aussie Style
Experience the delightful fusion of tradition and a touch of the Aussie spirit with these Welsh Cakes Aussie Style! This twist on the classic Welsh treat combines buttery, spiced dough with the sweetness of sultanas and the nutty crunch of locally inspired macadamias. Perfectly fried on a griddle for a golden-brown finish, these soft yet slightly crisp cakes are a quick and easy bake, ready in just 35 minutes. Whether dusted with icing sugar for a hint of elegance or enjoyed as-is, they make the ultimate afternoon tea companion. Packed with cozy spices and Aussie flair, this is a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 80 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
- 80 grams dried sultanas or raisins
- 40 grams dried chopped macadamias
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the ground mixed spice and stir to combine.
Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the caster sugar, dried sultanas (or raisins), and the chopped macadamias.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and add 2 tablespoons of milk. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and mix gently until you form a soft dough.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1 cm (roughly 1/2 inch) in thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 6 cm in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
Heat a large non-stick frypan or flat griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil or butter.
Cook the Welsh cakes in batches, frying them for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the Welsh cakes to a wire rack to cool slightly.
If desired, dust the Welsh cakes with icing sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, paired with a cup of tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.4 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.5 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.0 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1161 mg | 25% | |
*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.
