Eccles Cakes
Eccles Cakes are named after the town of Eccles in Greater Manchester, England, where they were first made in the 18th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Eccles Cakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal squares.
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In a bowl, mix together the currants, butter, brown sugar, and mixed spice.
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Place a spoonful of the currant mixture onto each pastry square.
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Fold the pastry over the filling to form a rectangle and press the edges to seal.
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Place the cakes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the tops of the cakes with milk.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 10 minutes.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 260kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
