Welsh honey cakes recipe

Welsh Honey Cakes recipe

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Welsh honey cakes are a delightful and traditional treat from Wales. Made with rich and aromatic ingredients, these cakes are a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. The recipe calls for a generous amount of honey, which lends a unique flavor and moist texture to the cakes. Baked to perfection, they are often enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a dessert. Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Welsh honey cakes with this easy-to-follow recipe.

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Welsh honey cakes recipe details

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Ingredients

125 g	honey
1 tsp	ground cinnamon
125 g	brown sugar
1 medium	egg, separated
225 g	plain flour
½ tsp	bicarbonate of soda
125 g	butter
	caster sugar and milk, to glaze

Instructions

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7, 220°C, 425°F.

Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add the yolk and beat well. add the honey gradually and beat again.

Stir in the flour with a little milk sufficient to create a batter.

Whisk the egg white until stiff and fold into mixture.

Spoon the mixture into a greased small bun tin or muffin tin until the cups are about half full. Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and bake for 20 minutes until risen and springy to the touch.

While hot, glaze with a little sugar mixed with a little milk.

Allow to cool before serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a