
Butterscotch Welsh Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, buttery, and indulgently sweet, these Welsh cakes are a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 100 gsoft brown sugar(diced)
- 120 gdried cranberries
- 300 gflour(all-purpose)
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 nulllarge egg
- 200 mlmilk
- 150 mlwater
- 5 gbutter flavouring
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿tF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a lined tray for easier cake removal.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and golden syrup together until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a large bowl and a wooden spoon for this step.
- 3
Gradually add the soft brown sugar and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Beat in the dried cranberries and mix until evenly distributed.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to avoid crushing the cranberries.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a fork to ensure the dry ingredients are well combined.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Add the large egg, milk, and water to the dough and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to flatten each ball slightly.
- 9
Place the balls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2 cm of space between each cake.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the cakes evenly.
- 10
Bake the cakes for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check if the cakes are cooked through.
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