Maple Welsh Cakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My family absolutely loves these maple Welsh cakes, and I'm thrilled to share them with you. They're wonderfully simple to make, coming together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, so they're perfect for a quick weekend breakfast or afternoon treat. The rolled oats give these cakes a lovely texture while providing great fiber and sustained energy, which means you'll stay satisfied longer. What I appreciate most is how budget friendly they are with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The warm maple syrup creates such a comforting flavor that reminds me of cozy mornings, and honestly, they taste like something you'd buy at a fancy bakery but cost a fraction of the price.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 grolled oats
- 120 gbutter
- 80 gmaple syrup
- 2 eggegg
- 120 mlmilk
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 50 gsugar
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cakes from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, and baking powder.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to incorporate all the dry ingredients.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the butter, maple syrup, egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can result in dense cakes.
- 5
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
Tip: Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 6
Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary.
- 7
Serve the Welsh cakes warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tip: Enjoy with your favorite toppings, such as clotted cream and jam.
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