Yorkshire slab cake recipe

Yorkshire Slab Cake recipe

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The Yorkshire slab cake recipe is a delightful treat that originates from the county of Yorkshire in England. This rich and moist cake is made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, resulting in a dense yet light texture. It is often topped with a layer of icing or glaze, adding a touch of sweetness to its already delicious flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert, this traditional Yorkshire delicacy is sure to please any sweet tooth.

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Yorkshire slab cake recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	flour
½ tsp	salt
3	eggs
120 ml	milk
1 tsp	treacle
1 pinch(es)	ground cloves
1 pinch(es)	cinnamon
1 pinch(es)	cardamom
1 pinch(es)	freshly ground nutmeg
1 tsp	baking powder
½ tsp	bicarbonate of soda
175 g	soft butter
175 g	sugar
200 g	dried fruit of your choice, diced
	soft butter for the cake form

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, spices and salt. Sift in the flour. Knead in the eggs and the butter until the dough is well combined.

In a small saucepan dissolve the treacle in the lukewarm milk. Stir the mixture into the dough. Add the fruits and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Spoon the dough into a buttered cake form and bake the cake for about 1-1.5 hours.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a