White Chocolate Welsh Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These White Chocolate Welsh Cakes are my go to treat when I want something special but don't have hours in the kitchen. They come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your pantry. What makes them truly irresistible is the melted white chocolate studded throughout the cake, creating little pockets of sweetness in every bite. I love that eggs provide natural protein and choline, which supports brain health while keeping these cakes wonderfully moist. Best of all, they're incredibly affordable to make and require no fancy equipment. Trust me, one batch and you'll be making these again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 nulllarge eggs
- 200 gwhite chocolate chips
- 50 mlmilk
- 50 mlwater
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¾fF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Mix well to combine.
- 3
Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingers for this step.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, white chocolate chips, milk, water, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the white chocolate is melted and smooth.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough.
- 7
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a circle.
Tip: Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to get even circles.
- 8
Place the Welsh cakes on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 in) of space between each cake.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the tray.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them after 15 minutes.
- 10
Remove the Welsh cakes from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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