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Plate Cake

Plate Cake(welsh recipe image
This classic Welsh Plate Cake is a rustic, comforting dessert that balances sweet dried fruits with warm spices. The batter is simple to mix, requiring just flour, eggs, fat, and currants, resulting in a cake that is tender yet substantial. It features a distinctive shallow bake that gives it a slightly crisp edge while keeping the center soft and fruity. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a nostalgic treat on a rainy day, this recipe captures the essence of traditional British baking without unnecessary complexity. Serve warm with custard or cold with a cup of tea for a truly satisfying experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1373.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This classic Welsh Plate Cake is a rustic, comforting dessert that balances sweet dried fruits with warm spices. The batter is simple to mix, requiring just flour, eggs, fat, and currants, resulting in a cake that is tender yet substantial. It features a distinctive shallow bake that gives it a slightly crisp edge while keeping the center soft and fruity. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a nostalgic treat on a rainy day, this recipe captures the essence of traditional British baking without unnecessary complexity. Serve warm with custard or cold with a cup of tea for a truly satisfying experience.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Flour
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 ounce Lard
  • 8 ounce Currants
  • 7 ounce Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 4 ounce Butter
  • 1 cup Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (180ðC, Gas Mark 4). Grease and flour a shallow baking tin.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, rub the lard and butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. 3
    Add the sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and currants to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth, then pour them into the dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Gradually add enough milk to bring the mixture together into a soft, pliable dough.
  6. 6
    Press the dough evenly into the prepared shallow tin.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350ðF for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 275ðF (135ðC, Gas Mark 3).
  8. 8
    Continue baking for another 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1373.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 105.3g162%
Saturated Fat 40.5g203%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 48.8mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 86.7g29%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 16.2g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: welsh, plate cake, fruit cake, british baking, currants, traditional dessert, spiced cake, afternoon tea, rustic cake, easy baking
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