This is an easy recipe for traditional rock cakes, adapted from my grandma's rock cake recipe. You might also know these delicious cakes as rock buns Whatever you call them, they are a delicious and light baked cake.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper or a silicone tray liner.
Place the flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl, add the cold butter and rub into the flour until completely incorporated. Work fast to stop the butter from melting.
Add the dried fruit and orange zest to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
Now add the beaten egg and milk, and mix with a fork to bring the mixture into a stiff dough. It should not be too wet, nor too dry.
Using the fork separate the dough into 10 rough balls of dough and place each ball on the lined baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet into the hot oven and bake the rock cakes for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the tray from the hot oven and set the rock cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you want smaller rock cakes you can probably get 12 or even 14 rock cakes out this mixture. Just ensure you adjust the baking time, and cut it back as needed.
For 10 rock cakes I place them in the oven for 15-17 minutes until golden brown on the top.
Rock cakes are best eaten warm on the day they are baked.
Once cooled, store leftover rock cakes in an airtight container on the counter top for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Traditional Rock Cakes (Rock Buns)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 104mg3%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
Course : Afternoon Tea, Baking
Cuisine : British
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