Honey Rock Cakes

Name: Honey Rock Cakes
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: ½ a lemon, zested; 50 g (1¾ oz) glacé cherries, chopped; 75 g (2½ oz) sultanas; 2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra to sprinkle; 35 g (1¼ oz) honey; 125 g (4½ oz) cold butter, cubed; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 225 g (8 oz) flour; 1 large egg, beaten; 4 tablespoons milk

Preparation info

Makes
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Hebridean Baker at Home

By Coinneach MacLeod

Published 2023

About

Rock cakes make a delightful addition to any tea-time spread, lunchbox treat, or simply enjoyed with a cuppa. Their rustic charm and nostalgic appeal will warm the hearts of any visitor to your kitchen. The honey not only adds a lovely aroma but also imparts a gentle sweetness that suits the Rock cakes perfectly.

Ingredients

225 g (8 oz) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

Europe
United Kingdom
Scottish
Lunch
Cake
Vegetarian
Scotland

Method

Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (350°F) and line 2 baking sheets.

Tip the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips to create a mix that looks like breadcrumbs.

Stir in the honey, sugar, sultanas, glacé cherries, lemon zest and egg, then