I am sending these along to Equal Opportunity Kitchen, who are hosting an event called Tried, Tested and True. Eccles Cake recipes have been passed down through many generations and have been tested by millions of happy tasters. I know I can ask my husband for anything I want after making these for him!
Here is a link to the fabulous round-up.
Eccles Cakes
Adapted from Home Recipes with Be-Ro
250g (8oz) all butter puff pastry
50g (2oz) unsalted butter
100g (4oz) currants
25g (1oz) brown sugar
25g (1oz) cut mixed peel
Beaten egg or milk to glaze
Sugar to sprinkle on the tops
Melt the butter in a small glass bowl, using the microwave. Add the fruit, sugar and mixed peel. Stir with a spoon and allow to cool.
Roll out the pastry 5mm (¼") thick and cut into 11cm (4½") rounds with a plain cutter.
Place a spoonful of filling onto each round. Slightly dampen the edges with a little water and draw them together to enclose the filling. Pinch to seal the edges together.
Turn the smooth side up and gently roll them lightly with a rolling pin to flatten them.
Slash the tops with a sharp knife to show the filling, and brush with a little milk or beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a hot oven, 230ºC (450º) for about 15-20 minutes.
(Printable Recipe)
Before baking
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28 comments:
Mmmm your Eccles cakes look delish ;o)
Maria
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Such a fabulous simple recipe- I've yet to try one for myself but hubby is now explaining them to me a bit, saying their similar to mincepie -which works fine with me!
I just adore Eccles Cakes!!! I made some a while ago :) Yours look so yummy I just want to take a huge bite out of one :D
Rosie x
I would not mind a couple of these in my lunchbox...Great recipe.
It's always good to have a recipe up one's sleeve that will make people do anything in return. I'm not a fan of Eccles Cakes, but they do look good!
I love Eccles cakes and your's look delicious.
I love these things Nic! The photos are beautiful, as ever....I'm not surprised you can ask for anything after making these :o)
These look good. The kind of good that would be dangerous in my house. Actually, I'm not familiar with Eccles cakes. To me, they look like a cross between a hamentaschen and Danish Butter Cookies.
Thanks for the excellent submission for Tried, Tested and True!
Nic, if you ever need to get on the good side of me these would do the job perfectly, ok? ;)
Dear Nic, they look delicious! It's the first time I've heard about this kind of cakes, and they look and sound marvelous!
Lovely, I think my husband would like these too! Now what can I ask for?
The Eccles Cake - One of this Country's finest and most proud creations.
You've done us well, Nicisme!
I've never had an Eccles cake before but I would definitely try one of yours, they look delicious! My magic recipe is Chocolate Chip cookies, simple but it works!
Thanks for this great recipe Nic:D
You can ask him for anything you want? I'm making two batches.
Never knew what an Eccles cake was until I married a Brit! Now I wish we could buy them easily here in NYC. Love that you have a recipe for them. Maybe I'll surprise my husband?
Maria - thank you!
Pixie - your husband is right, but easier to make I think.
Rosie - I've looked at yours and they are fabulous!
Nina - better make some, lol!
Sylvie - I'm not much of a fan either, but you have to keep 'em sweet!
Jules - thanks.
Alfie - heh, heh - what can I ask for I wonder....!!
Psychgrad - great round-up, I'll add a link.
Patricia - I'm sure I wouldn't ever have to!
Miri - thank you, hope you try them.
Holler - lol, that's what I've been wondering too!
Graeme - thank you! And you had better watch out if anyone makes them for you, be very suspicious....
LyB - the simple ones are the best.
Valli - thank you!
Helen - you really made me laugh, thanks I needed that!
We Are Never Full - I hope you do suprise him, and don't forget to take full advangage of him!!
Ooh... I've got some left-over xmas mince filling and this looks like a great way to use it up! Your photo looks mouth-watering!
Ah, a real old English favourite - if often overlooked these days. These look perfect!
They look good! Great photos too.
I have heard of eccles cakes but have never made them or tasted them. :( That has to change, esp. after seeing your delicious photos.
Hi there Ann, thank you and that is a good idea for left-over mince meat. I think I have some lurking at the back of the fridge!!
aforkfulofspaghetti - thank you so much!
Jan, thank you my friend!
Susan - hope you do make them, 'cos they're so easy!
These look sensational! I love Eccles cakes but have always assumed they were complicated to make.
It's been such a long time since I made any....but the last time I did, he did finish up cleaning out the yard!! They look fantastic!
Antonia - Thank you! And they look more complicated than they are, if you buy good pastry then they are easy.
Tartlette - he did? Wow! Now that's fantastic, lol!!
I'm pleased to see that you have made these from the Be-Ro cookery book, it's gladdened my heart.
I haven't made Eccles Cakes for ages and after seeing your little beauties you've tempted me!
I have never had Eccles Cakes - they look a bit like an all-year version of mince pies! And lucky you to have found The One Dish that will make your husband do anything he's asked... :o)
Margaret - I love that little book, I always refer to it for the basics - it gladdens my heart too!
Jeanne - how long have you lived here? Get your self down to the nearest bakery and get some!
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