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Eccles Cakes
British flaky pastries filled with currants, citrus peel, brown sugar, butter, and warm spice.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~430 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 25 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 500 gr Puff pastry
For the filling
- 180 gr Currants
- 80 gr Brown sugar
- 55 gr Butter
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Orange zest
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.1 çay kaşığı(~0.5 ml) Cloves
For the topping
- 1 adet Egg white
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the currants, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
- 2
Stir the filling for 3 minutes until the sugar melts, then cool for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Roll out the puff pastry on the counter and cut 8 round pieces.
- 4
Place filling in the center of each piece, close the edges, and press into a disk.
- 5
Make 2-3 small slashes on top of the disks, brush with egg white, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 6
Bake the Eccles cakes in a 200°C oven for 22-25 minutes, until puffed and browned.
25 min25:00 - 7
Rest on the tray for 8 minutes and serve warm.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not let the filling spill to the edge while rolling the dough; if sugar leaks in the oven, the base tastes like burnt caramel.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Eccles cakes warm with optional unsalted lor cheese or unsweetened tea.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
6
g protein
72
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 66%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Eccles Cakes make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Eccles Cakes take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.Is Eccles Cakes difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Eccles Cakes have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 72g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Eccles Cakes contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Eccles Cakes belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.How many ingredients does Eccles Cakes need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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