Description
Delight in the comforting warmth of these homemade Rock Cakes, a simple and nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any time of day. These lightly spiced, fruit-filled cakes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
Additional:
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F.
- Prepare the dough: Combine flour and butter in a food processor or a large bowl. Add sugar and mix. Mix in spices, salt, egg, and milk until a sticky dough forms.
- Form the cakes: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, place heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown on top.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cakes to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them plain or with butter/jam.
Notes
- You can customize these cakes by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
