These traditional Welsh honey cakes, known as Tiessennau Mel, are a delightful blend of sweet and spiced flavors. Made with rich butter, golden honey, and warming cinnamon, they offer a tender, cake-like texture topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a nostalgic treat, these cakes capture the essence of Welsh baking heritage. The combination of brown sugar and honey provides depth, while the folded egg whites ensure a light, airy interior. Serve warm with a cup of tea for a comforting, old-fashioned dessert experience.
Tiessennau Mel (Honey Cakes Welsh
Description
These traditional Welsh honey cakes, known as Tiessennau Mel, are a delightful blend of sweet and spiced flavors. Made with rich butter, golden honey, and warming cinnamon, they offer a tender, cake-like texture topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a nostalgic treat, these cakes capture the essence of Welsh baking heritage. The combination of brown sugar and honey provides depth, while the folded egg whites ensure a light, airy interior. Serve warm with a cup of tea for a comforting, old-fashioned dessert experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (204ðC) (Gas Mark 6).
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Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl.
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Cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Separate the egg yolk from the white.
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Beat the egg yolk into the butter and sugar mixture.
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Gradually stir in the honey.
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Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
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Stir in milk as needed to achieve a soft dough consistency.
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Whisk the egg white until it forms stiff peaks.
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Gently fold the whisked egg white into the cake mixture.
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Divide the mixture evenly among small patty tins, filling them halfway.
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Sprinkle the top of each cake with caster sugar.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with a little extra sugar while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 687.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 67.1mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 181.0g61%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 180.0g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
These cakes are best served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
If you don't have patty tins, you can bake these in a standard muffin tin lined with paper cases.
For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use a flax egg instead of the real egg.
Ensure the oven is fully preheated for the best rise and crust formation.
